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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.45, 23,286.76 and 11,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.45, 23,286.76 and 11,150.53 is: 16,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.45 : 23,286.76 = 11,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.45/23,286.76 = 11,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.45x = 23,286.76 × 11,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.45x = 259,659,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,659,715.98/15,535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.01

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