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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.64, 23,467.98 and 11,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.64, 23,467.98 and 11,273.52 is: 16,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.64 : 23,467.98 = 11,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.64/23,467.98 = 11,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.64x = 23,467.98 × 11,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.64x = 264,566,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,566,741.89/15,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.58

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