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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.80, 23,107.20 and 11,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.80, 23,107.20 and 11,516.80 is: 17,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.80 : 23,107.20 = 11,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.80/23,107.20 = 11,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.80x = 23,107.20 × 11,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.80x = 266,121,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,121,000.96/15,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,275.20

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