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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.46, 23,174.51 and 11,577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.46, 23,174.51 and 11,577.47 is: 17,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.46 : 23,174.51 = 11,577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.46/23,174.51 = 11,577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.46x = 23,174.51 × 11,577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.46x = 268,302,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,302,020.53/15,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.56

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