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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.30, 23,317.95 and 11,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.30, 23,317.95 and 11,203.70 is: 16,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.30 : 23,317.95 = 11,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.30/23,317.95 = 11,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.30x = 23,317.95 × 11,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.30x = 261,247,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,247,316.42/15,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.55

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