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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.49, 23,451.32 and 11,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.49, 23,451.32 and 11,002.62 is: 16,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.49 : 23,451.32 = 11,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.49/23,451.32 = 11,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.49x = 23,451.32 × 11,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.49x = 258,025,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,025,907.45/15,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.57

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