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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.96, 23,445.52 and 11,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.96, 23,445.52 and 11,229.51 is: 16,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.96 : 23,445.52 = 11,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.96/23,445.52 = 11,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.96x = 23,445.52 × 11,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.96x = 263,281,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,281,701.30/15,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.90

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