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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.42, 23,423.23 and 11,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.42, 23,423.23 and 11,241.48 is: 16,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.42 : 23,423.23 = 11,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.42/23,423.23 = 11,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.42x = 23,423.23 × 11,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.42x = 263,311,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,311,810.24/15,626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.43

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