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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.40, 23,461.60 and 11,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.40, 23,461.60 and 11,030.40 is: 16,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.40 : 23,461.60 = 11,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.40/23,461.60 = 11,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.40x = 23,461.60 × 11,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.40x = 258,790,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,790,832.64/15,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.42

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