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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.99, 23,301.72 and 11,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.99, 23,301.72 and 11,854.83 is: 17,788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.99 : 23,301.72 = 11,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.99/23,301.72 = 11,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.99x = 23,301.72 × 11,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.99x = 276,237,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,237,929.31/15,528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,788.53

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