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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.40, 23,286.60 and 11,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.40, 23,286.60 and 11,150.40 is: 16,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.40 : 23,286.60 = 11,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.40/23,286.60 = 11,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.40x = 23,286.60 × 11,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.40x = 259,654,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,654,904.64/15,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.60

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