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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.30, 23,314.95 and 11,201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.30, 23,314.95 and 11,201.70 is: 16,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.30 : 23,314.95 = 11,201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.30/23,314.95 = 11,201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.30x = 23,314.95 × 11,201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.30x = 261,167,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,167,075.42/15,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.55

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