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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.30, 23,145.45 and 11,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.30, 23,145.45 and 11,542.30 is: 17,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.30 : 23,145.45 = 11,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.30/23,145.45 = 11,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.30x = 23,145.45 × 11,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.30x = 267,151,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,151,727.54/15,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,313.45

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