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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.18, 23,513.42 and 11,463.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.18, 23,513.42 and 11,463.77 is: 17,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.18 : 23,513.42 = 11,463.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.18/23,513.42 = 11,463.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.18x = 23,513.42 × 11,463.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.18x = 269,552,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,552,526.24/15,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.04

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