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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.02, 23,274.79 and 11,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.02, 23,274.79 and 11,307.78 is: 16,954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.02 : 23,274.79 = 11,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.02/23,274.79 = 11,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.02x = 23,274.79 × 11,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.02x = 263,186,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,186,204.87/15,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.57

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