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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.24, 23,455.02 and 11,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.24, 23,455.02 and 11,248.08 is: 16,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.24 : 23,455.02 = 11,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.24/23,455.02 = 11,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.24x = 23,455.02 × 11,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.24x = 263,823,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,823,941.36/15,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.42

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