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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.60, 23,195.10 and 11,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.60, 23,195.10 and 11,570.60 is: 17,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.60 : 23,195.10 = 11,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.60/23,195.10 = 11,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.60x = 23,195.10 × 11,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.60x = 268,381,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,381,224.06/15,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.29

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