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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,661.64, 23,466.48 and 11,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,661.64, 23,466.48 and 11,272.52 is: 16,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,661.64 : 23,466.48 = 11,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,661.64/23,466.48 = 11,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,661.64x = 23,466.48 × 11,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,661.64x = 264,526,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,526,365.13/15,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.08

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