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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.19, 23,440.88 and 11,471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.19, 23,440.88 and 11,471.95 is: 17,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.19 : 23,440.88 = 11,471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.19/23,440.88 = 11,471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.19x = 23,440.88 × 11,471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.19x = 268,912,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,912,545.96/15,638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.89

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