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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.80, 23,123.70 and 11,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.80, 23,123.70 and 11,041.80 is: 16,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.80 : 23,123.70 = 11,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.80/23,123.70 = 11,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.80x = 23,123.70 × 11,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.80x = 255,327,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,327,270.66/15,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.70

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