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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.18, 23,474.35 and 11,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.18, 23,474.35 and 11,253.25 is: 16,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.18 : 23,474.35 = 11,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.18/23,474.35 = 11,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.18x = 23,474.35 × 11,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.18x = 264,162,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,162,729.14/15,654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.90

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