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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.24, 23,640.21 and 11,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.24, 23,640.21 and 11,346.11 is: 17,086.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.24 : 23,640.21 = 11,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.24/23,640.21 = 11,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.24x = 23,640.21 × 11,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.24x = 268,224,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,224,425.44/15,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,086.28

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