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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,634.24, 23,429.52 and 11,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,634.24, 23,429.52 and 11,231.08 is: 16,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,634.24 : 23,429.52 = 11,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,634.24/23,429.52 = 11,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,634.24x = 23,429.52 × 11,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,634.24x = 263,138,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,138,813.48/15,634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.93

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