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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.46, 23,348.36 and 11,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.46, 23,348.36 and 11,362.38 is: 17,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.46 : 23,348.36 = 11,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.46/23,348.36 = 11,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.46x = 23,348.36 × 11,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.46x = 265,292,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,292,881.88/15,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.36

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