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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.18, 23,295.26 and 10,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.18, 23,295.26 and 10,611.78 is: 15,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.18 : 23,295.26 = 10,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.18/23,295.26 = 10,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.18x = 23,295.26 × 10,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.18x = 247,204,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,204,174.16/15,536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,911.52

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