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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.40, 22,535.10 and 11,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.40, 22,535.10 and 11,524.20 is: 17,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.40 : 22,535.10 = 11,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.40/22,535.10 = 11,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.40x = 22,535.10 × 11,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.40x = 259,698,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,698,999.42/15,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.30

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