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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.30, 23,266.95 and 11,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.30, 23,266.95 and 11,574.70 is: 17,362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.30 : 23,266.95 = 11,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.30/23,266.95 = 11,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.30x = 23,266.95 × 11,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.30x = 269,307,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,307,966.17/15,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.05

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