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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.49, 23,450.02 and 11,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.49, 23,450.02 and 11,180.89 is: 16,757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.49 : 23,450.02 = 11,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.49/23,450.02 = 11,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.49x = 23,450.02 × 11,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.49x = 262,192,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,192,038.21/15,646.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,757.25

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