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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.04, 23,307.12 and 11,026.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.04, 23,307.12 and 11,026.86 is: 16,548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.04 : 23,307.12 = 11,026.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.04/23,307.12 = 11,026.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.04x = 23,307.12 × 11,026.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.04x = 257,004,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,004,349.24/15,530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.85

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