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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.24, 23,451.16 and 11,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.24, 23,451.16 and 11,181.64 is: 16,758.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.24 : 23,451.16 = 11,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.24/23,451.16 = 11,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.24x = 23,451.16 × 11,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.24x = 262,222,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,222,428.70/15,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.38

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