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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.79, 23,215.65 and 11,529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.79, 23,215.65 and 11,529.71 is: 17,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.79 : 23,215.65 = 11,529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.79/23,215.65 = 11,529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.79x = 23,215.65 × 11,529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.79x = 267,669,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,669,770.29/15,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.45

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