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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.28, 23,461 and 11,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.28, 23,461 and 11,252.08 is: 16,862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.28 : 23,461 = 11,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.28/23,461 = 11,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.28x = 23,461 × 11,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.28x = 263,985,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,985,048.88/15,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.37

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