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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.26, 23,420.51 and 11,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.26, 23,420.51 and 11,225.10 is: 16,821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.26 : 23,420.51 = 11,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.26/23,420.51 = 11,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.26x = 23,420.51 × 11,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.26x = 262,897,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,897,566.80/15,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.93

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