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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.70, 23,279.13 and 10,911.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.70, 23,279.13 and 10,911.42 is: 16,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.70 : 23,279.13 = 10,911.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.70/23,279.13 = 10,911.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.70x = 23,279.13 × 10,911.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.70x = 254,008,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,008,364.66/15,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.93

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