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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.62, 23,293.80 and 11,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.62, 23,293.80 and 11,129.69 is: 16,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.62 : 23,293.80 = 11,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.62/23,293.80 = 11,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.62x = 23,293.80 × 11,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.62x = 259,252,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,252,656.45/15,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.22

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