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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.28, 23,462.50 and 11,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.28, 23,462.50 and 11,253.08 is: 16,863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.28 : 23,462.50 = 11,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.28/23,462.50 = 11,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.28x = 23,462.50 × 11,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.28x = 264,025,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,025,389.50/15,656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.86

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