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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.72, 23,455.65 and 11,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.72, 23,455.65 and 11,236.27 is: 16,815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.72 : 23,455.65 = 11,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.72/23,455.65 = 11,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.72x = 23,455.65 × 11,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.72x = 263,554,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,554,016.43/15,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,815.03

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