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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.10, 23,259.15 and 11,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.10, 23,259.15 and 11,114.10 is: 16,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.10 : 23,259.15 = 11,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.10/23,259.15 = 11,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.10x = 23,259.15 × 11,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.10x = 258,504,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,504,519.02/15,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.15

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