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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.56, 23,254.08 and 11,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.56, 23,254.08 and 11,055.10 is: 16,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.56 : 23,254.08 = 11,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.56/23,254.08 = 11,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.56x = 23,254.08 × 11,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.56x = 257,076,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,076,179.81/15,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.52

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