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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.29, 23,257.44 and 10,811.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.29, 23,257.44 and 10,811.82 is: 16,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.29 : 23,257.44 = 10,811.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.29/23,257.44 = 10,811.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.29x = 23,257.44 × 10,811.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.29x = 251,455,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,455,254.94/15,517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.84

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