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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.41, 23,322.94 and 11,407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.41, 23,322.94 and 11,407.18 is: 17,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.41 : 23,322.94 = 11,407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.41/23,322.94 = 11,407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.41x = 23,322.94 × 11,407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.41x = 266,048,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,048,887.88/15,564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.41

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