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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.40, 23,273.10 and 11,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.40, 23,273.10 and 11,141.40 is: 16,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.40 : 23,273.10 = 11,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.40/23,273.10 = 11,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.40x = 23,273.10 × 11,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.40x = 259,294,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,294,916.34/15,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.10

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