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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,642.92, 23,444.70 and 11,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,642.92, 23,444.70 and 11,177.32 is: 16,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,642.92 : 23,444.70 = 11,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,642.92/23,444.70 = 11,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,642.92x = 23,444.70 × 11,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,642.92x = 262,048,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,048,914.20/15,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.92

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