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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.92, 23,426.88 and 11,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.92, 23,426.88 and 11,462.08 is: 17,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.92 : 23,426.88 = 11,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.92/23,426.88 = 11,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.92x = 23,426.88 × 11,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.92x = 268,520,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,520,772.71/15,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.12

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