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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.88, 23,250.90 and 11,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.88, 23,250.90 and 11,601.92 is: 17,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.88 : 23,250.90 = 11,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.88/23,250.90 = 11,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.88x = 23,250.90 × 11,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.88x = 269,755,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,755,081.73/15,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,349.96

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