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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.76, 23,293.98 and 11,390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.76, 23,293.98 and 11,390.22 is: 17,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.76 : 23,293.98 = 11,390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.76/23,293.98 = 11,390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.76x = 23,293.98 × 11,390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.76x = 265,323,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,323,556.88/15,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.97

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