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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.61, 23,404.91 and 11,452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.61, 23,404.91 and 11,452.73 is: 17,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.61 : 23,404.91 = 11,452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.61/23,404.91 = 11,452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.61x = 23,404.91 × 11,452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.61x = 268,050,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,050,026.51/15,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.20

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