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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.20, 23,286.39 and 11,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.20, 23,286.39 and 11,150.28 is: 16,713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.20 : 23,286.39 = 11,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.20/23,286.39 = 11,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.20x = 23,286.39 × 11,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.20x = 259,649,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,649,768.69/15,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.64

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