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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.62, 23,467.86 and 11,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.62, 23,467.86 and 11,365.81 is: 17,054.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.62 : 23,467.86 = 11,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.62/23,467.86 = 11,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.62x = 23,467.86 × 11,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.62x = 266,731,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,731,237.87/15,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,054.84

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