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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.68, 23,314.80 and 11,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.68, 23,314.80 and 11,650.56 is: 17,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.68 : 23,314.80 = 11,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.68/23,314.80 = 11,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.68x = 23,314.80 × 11,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.68x = 271,630,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,630,476.29/15,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.30

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