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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.45, 23,538.69 and 11,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.45, 23,538.69 and 11,033.30 is: 16,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.45 : 23,538.69 = 11,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.45/23,538.69 = 11,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.45x = 23,538.69 × 11,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.45x = 259,709,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,709,428.38/15,692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.96

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