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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.04, 23,329.40 and 11,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.04, 23,329.40 and 11,395.59 is: 17,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.04 : 23,329.40 = 11,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.04/23,329.40 = 11,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.04x = 23,329.40 × 11,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.04x = 265,852,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,852,220.37/15,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.06

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