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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.40, 23,264.10 and 11,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.40, 23,264.10 and 11,135.40 is: 16,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.40 : 23,264.10 = 11,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.40/23,264.10 = 11,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.40x = 23,264.10 × 11,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.40x = 259,055,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,055,059.14/15,509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.10

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