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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.68, 23,316.30 and 11,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.68, 23,316.30 and 11,651.56 is: 17,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.68 : 23,316.30 = 11,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.68/23,316.30 = 11,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.68x = 23,316.30 × 11,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.68x = 271,671,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,671,268.43/15,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.80

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