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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.68, 23,294.52 and 10,611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.68, 23,294.52 and 10,611.27 is: 15,910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.68 : 23,294.52 = 10,611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.68/23,294.52 = 10,611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.68x = 23,294.52 × 10,611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.68x = 247,184,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,184,441.24/15,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.76

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