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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.80, 23,053.20 and 11,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.80, 23,053.20 and 11,480.80 is: 17,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.80 : 23,053.20 = 11,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.80/23,053.20 = 11,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.80x = 23,053.20 × 11,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.80x = 264,669,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,669,178.56/15,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.20

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