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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.62, 23,466.36 and 11,364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.62, 23,466.36 and 11,364.81 is: 17,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.62 : 23,466.36 = 11,364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.62/23,466.36 = 11,364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.62x = 23,466.36 × 11,364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.62x = 266,690,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,690,613.48/15,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.33

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