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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.68, 23,282.52 and 11,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.68, 23,282.52 and 11,143.50 is: 16,700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.68 : 23,282.52 = 11,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.68/23,282.52 = 11,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.68x = 23,282.52 × 11,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.68x = 259,448,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,448,761.62/15,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.19

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