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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.40, 23,484.54 and 11,523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.40, 23,484.54 and 11,523.52 is: 17,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.40 : 23,484.54 = 11,523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.40/23,484.54 = 11,523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.40x = 23,484.54 × 11,523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.40x = 270,624,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,624,566.38/15,693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,244.48

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