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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.45, 23,250.94 and 11,534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.45, 23,250.94 and 11,534.78 is: 17,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.45 : 23,250.94 = 11,534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.45/23,250.94 = 11,534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.45x = 23,250.94 × 11,534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.45x = 268,194,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,194,332.60/15,482.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.48

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