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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.47, 23,001.10 and 11,386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.47, 23,001.10 and 11,386.90 is: 17,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.47 : 23,001.10 = 11,386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.47/23,001.10 = 11,386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.47x = 23,001.10 × 11,386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.47x = 261,911,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,911,110.58/15,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,088.81

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