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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.60, 23,273.28 and 11,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.60, 23,273.28 and 11,358.48 is: 17,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.60 : 23,273.28 = 11,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.60/23,273.28 = 11,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.60x = 23,273.28 × 11,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.60x = 264,349,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,349,085.41/15,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.42

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