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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.52, 23,065.44 and 11,880.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.52, 23,065.44 and 11,880.76 is: 17,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.52 : 23,065.44 = 11,880.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.52/23,065.44 = 11,880.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.52x = 23,065.44 × 11,880.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.52x = 274,034,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,034,956.93/15,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.26

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