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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.72, 23,279.03 and 11,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.72, 23,279.03 and 11,410.56 is: 17,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.72 : 23,279.03 = 11,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.72/23,279.03 = 11,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.72x = 23,279.03 × 11,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.72x = 265,626,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,626,711.50/15,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.91

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