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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.29, 23,490.69 and 11,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.29, 23,490.69 and 11,241.10 is: 16,824.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.29 : 23,490.69 = 11,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.29/23,490.69 = 11,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.29x = 23,490.69 × 11,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.29x = 264,061,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,061,195.36/15,695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.23

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