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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.18, 23,268.30 and 11,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.18, 23,268.30 and 11,134 is: 16,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.18 : 23,268.30 = 11,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.18/23,268.30 = 11,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.18x = 23,268.30 × 11,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.18x = 259,069,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,069,252.20/15,526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.96

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