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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.54, 23,216.77 and 11,530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.54, 23,216.77 and 11,530.46 is: 17,242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.54 : 23,216.77 = 11,530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.54/23,216.77 = 11,530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.54x = 23,216.77 × 11,530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.54x = 267,700,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,700,067.03/15,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.56

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