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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.84, 23,516.94 and 11,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.84, 23,516.94 and 11,261.48 is: 16,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.84 : 23,516.94 = 11,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.84/23,516.94 = 11,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.84x = 23,516.94 × 11,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.84x = 264,835,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,835,549.47/15,680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.12

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