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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.43, 23,300.93 and 11,641.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.43, 23,300.93 and 11,641.31 is: 17,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.43 : 23,300.93 = 11,641.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.43/23,300.93 = 11,641.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.43x = 23,300.93 × 11,641.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.43x = 271,253,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,253,291.21/15,526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,470.42

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