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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.99, 23,309.26 and 11,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.99, 23,309.26 and 11,395.15 is: 17,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.99 : 23,309.26 = 11,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.99/23,309.26 = 11,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.99x = 23,309.26 × 11,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.99x = 265,612,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,612,514.09/15,544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,086.70

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