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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.60, 23,282.64 and 11,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.60, 23,282.64 and 11,639.52 is: 17,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.60 : 23,282.64 = 11,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.60/23,282.64 = 11,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.60x = 23,282.64 × 11,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.60x = 270,998,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,998,753.93/15,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,441.48

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