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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.49, 23,448.52 and 11,179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.49, 23,448.52 and 11,179.89 is: 16,755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.49 : 23,448.52 = 11,179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.49/23,448.52 = 11,179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.49x = 23,448.52 × 11,179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.49x = 262,151,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,151,818.36/15,645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,755.75

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