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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.54, 23,218.26 and 11,531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.54, 23,218.26 and 11,531.46 is: 17,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.54 : 23,218.26 = 11,531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.54/23,218.26 = 11,531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.54x = 23,218.26 × 11,531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.54x = 267,740,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,740,436.46/15,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,244.05

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