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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.21, 23,346.48 and 11,361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.21, 23,346.48 and 11,361.13 is: 17,014.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.21 : 23,346.48 = 11,361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.21/23,346.48 = 11,361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.21x = 23,346.48 × 11,361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.21x = 265,242,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,242,394.32/15,589.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.49

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