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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.50, 23,262.03 and 11,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.50, 23,262.03 and 11,299.26 is: 16,941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.50 : 23,262.03 = 11,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.50/23,262.03 = 11,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.50x = 23,262.03 × 11,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.50x = 262,843,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,843,725.10/15,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.81

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