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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.41, 23,386.73 and 11,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.41, 23,386.73 and 11,434.14 is: 17,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.41 : 23,386.73 = 11,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.41/23,386.73 = 11,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.41x = 23,386.73 × 11,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.41x = 267,407,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,407,087.79/15,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.73

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