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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.51, 23,284.50 and 11,378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.51, 23,284.50 and 11,378.65 is: 17,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.51 : 23,284.50 = 11,378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.51/23,284.50 = 11,378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.51x = 23,284.50 × 11,378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.51x = 264,946,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,946,175.93/15,528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.92

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