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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.69, 23,155.13 and 15,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.69, 23,155.13 and 15,511.99 is: 23,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.69 : 23,155.13 = 15,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.69/23,155.13 = 15,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.69x = 23,155.13 × 15,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.69x = 359,182,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,182,145.01/15,536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.32

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