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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.45, 23,543.19 and 11,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.45, 23,543.19 and 11,036.30 is: 16,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.45 : 23,543.19 = 11,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.45/23,543.19 = 11,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.45x = 23,543.19 × 11,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.45x = 259,829,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,829,707.80/15,695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.46

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