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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.28, 23,251.38 and 11,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.28, 23,251.38 and 11,009.66 is: 16,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.28 : 23,251.38 = 11,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.28/23,251.38 = 11,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.28x = 23,251.38 × 11,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.28x = 255,989,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,989,788.33/15,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,477.96

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