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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.45, 23,285.27 and 11,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.45, 23,285.27 and 11,149.53 is: 16,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.45 : 23,285.27 = 11,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.45/23,285.27 = 11,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.45x = 23,285.27 × 11,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.45x = 259,619,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,619,760.68/15,534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.52

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