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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.29, 23,062.93 and 11,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.29, 23,062.93 and 11,001.29 is: 16,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.29 : 23,062.93 = 11,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.29/23,062.93 = 11,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.29x = 23,062.93 × 11,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.29x = 253,721,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,721,838.36/15,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,501.93

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