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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.10, 23,446.28 and 11,467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.10, 23,446.28 and 11,467.35 is: 17,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.10 : 23,446.28 = 11,467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.10/23,446.28 = 11,467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.10x = 23,446.28 × 11,467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.10x = 268,866,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,866,641.62/15,659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.99

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