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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.94, 23,263.38 and 11,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.94, 23,263.38 and 11,825.04 is: 17,698.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.94 : 23,263.38 = 11,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.94/23,263.38 = 11,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.94x = 23,263.38 × 11,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.94x = 275,090,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,090,399.04/15,542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,698.74

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