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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.54, 23,327.15 and 11,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.54, 23,327.15 and 11,394.09 is: 17,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.54 : 23,327.15 = 11,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.54/23,327.15 = 11,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.54x = 23,327.15 × 11,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.54x = 265,791,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,791,589.57/15,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.81

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