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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,684.07, 23,505.35 and 11,504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,684.07, 23,505.35 and 11,504.51 is: 17,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684.07 : 23,505.35 = 11,504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684.07/23,505.35 = 11,504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684.07x = 23,505.35 × 11,504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684.07x = 270,417,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,417,537.95/15,684.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.54

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