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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.04, 23,220.52 and 11,532.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.04, 23,220.52 and 11,532.97 is: 17,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.04 : 23,220.52 = 11,532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.04/23,220.52 = 11,532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.04x = 23,220.52 × 11,532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.04x = 267,801,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,801,560.54/15,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.32

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