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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.70, 23,262.15 and 11,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.70, 23,262.15 and 11,628.74 is: 17,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.70 : 23,262.15 = 11,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.70/23,262.15 = 11,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.70x = 23,262.15 × 11,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.70x = 270,509,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,509,494.19/15,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.85

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