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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.68, 23,279.56 and 11,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.68, 23,279.56 and 11,141.52 is: 16,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.68 : 23,279.56 = 11,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.68/23,279.56 = 11,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.68x = 23,279.56 × 11,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.68x = 259,369,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,369,683.33/15,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.25

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