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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.46, 23,351.36 and 11,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.46, 23,351.36 and 11,364.38 is: 17,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.46 : 23,351.36 = 11,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.46/23,351.36 = 11,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.46x = 23,351.36 × 11,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.46x = 265,373,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,373,728.56/15,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,019.36

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