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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.32, 23,391.30 and 11,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.32, 23,391.30 and 11,436.84 is: 17,163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.32 : 23,391.30 = 11,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.32/23,391.30 = 11,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.32x = 23,391.30 × 11,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.32x = 267,522,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,522,555.49/15,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.93

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