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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.18, 23,472.86 and 11,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.18, 23,472.86 and 11,252.25 is: 16,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.18 : 23,472.86 = 11,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.18/23,472.86 = 11,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.18x = 23,472.86 × 11,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.18x = 264,122,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,122,432.67/15,653.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.40

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