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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.40, 23,747.20 and 11,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.40, 23,747.20 and 11,462.40 is: 17,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.40 : 23,747.20 = 11,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.40/23,747.20 = 11,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.40x = 23,747.20 × 11,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.40x = 272,199,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,199,905.28/15,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.16

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