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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.10, 23,259.15 and 11,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.10, 23,259.15 and 11,132.10 is: 16,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.10 : 23,259.15 = 11,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.10/23,259.15 = 11,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.10x = 23,259.15 × 11,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.10x = 258,923,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,923,183.72/15,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.15

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