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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.19, 23,439.38 and 11,470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.19, 23,439.38 and 11,470.95 is: 17,194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.19 : 23,439.38 = 11,470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.19/23,439.38 = 11,470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.19x = 23,439.38 × 11,470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.19x = 268,871,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,871,898.66/15,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.39

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