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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.18, 23,656.33 and 11,643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.18, 23,656.33 and 11,643.55 is: 17,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.18 : 23,656.33 = 11,643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.18/23,656.33 = 11,643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.18x = 23,656.33 × 11,643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.18x = 275,443,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,443,661.17/15,805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.43

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