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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.04, 21,565.80 and 11,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.04, 21,565.80 and 11,433 is: 15,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.04 : 21,565.80 = 11,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.04/21,565.80 = 11,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.04x = 21,565.80 × 11,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.04x = 246,561,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,561,791.40/15,632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.85

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