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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.48, 23,034.24 and 11,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.48, 23,034.24 and 11,660.76 is: 17,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.48 : 23,034.24 = 11,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.48/23,034.24 = 11,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.48x = 23,034.24 × 11,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.48x = 268,596,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,596,744.42/15,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.98

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