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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.40, 23,005.44 and 11,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.40, 23,005.44 and 11,871.36 is: 17,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.40 : 23,005.44 = 11,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.40/23,005.44 = 11,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.40x = 23,005.44 × 11,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.40x = 273,105,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,105,860.20/15,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,791.45

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