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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.24, 23,449.66 and 11,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.24, 23,449.66 and 11,180.64 is: 16,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.24 : 23,449.66 = 11,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.24/23,449.66 = 11,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.24x = 23,449.66 × 11,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.24x = 262,182,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,182,206.58/15,646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,756.88

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