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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.28, 23,459.50 and 11,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.28, 23,459.50 and 11,251.08 is: 16,860.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.28 : 23,459.50 = 11,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.28/23,459.50 = 11,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.28x = 23,459.50 × 11,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.28x = 263,944,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,944,711.26/15,654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.87

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