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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.28, 23,440.68 and 11,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.28, 23,440.68 and 11,199.66 is: 16,774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.28 : 23,440.68 = 11,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.28/23,440.68 = 11,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.28x = 23,440.68 × 11,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.28x = 262,527,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,527,646.17/15,650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.63

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