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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.06, 23,278.04 and 11,409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.06, 23,278.04 and 11,409.90 is: 17,097.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.06 : 23,278.04 = 11,409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.06/23,278.04 = 11,409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.06x = 23,278.04 × 11,409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.06x = 265,600,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,600,007.04/15,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.92

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