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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.79, 23,217.14 and 11,530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.79, 23,217.14 and 11,530.71 is: 17,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.79 : 23,217.14 = 11,530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.79/23,217.14 = 11,530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.79x = 23,217.14 × 11,530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.79x = 267,710,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,710,108.37/15,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.93

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