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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.96, 23,444.03 and 11,228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.96, 23,444.03 and 11,228.51 is: 16,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.96 : 23,444.03 = 11,228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.96/23,444.03 = 11,228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.96x = 23,444.03 × 11,228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.96x = 263,241,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,241,351.93/15,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.40

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