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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.04, 23,425.76 and 11,490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.04, 23,425.76 and 11,490.12 is: 17,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.04 : 23,425.76 = 11,490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.04/23,425.76 = 11,490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.04x = 23,425.76 × 11,490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.04x = 269,164,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,164,757.58/15,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.88

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