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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.68, 23,298.30 and 11,639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.68, 23,298.30 and 11,639.56 is: 17,467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.68 : 23,298.30 = 11,639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.68/23,298.30 = 11,639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.68x = 23,298.30 × 11,639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.68x = 271,181,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,181,960.75/15,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.80

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