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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.80, 23,323.20 and 11,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.80, 23,323.20 and 11,660.80 is: 17,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.80 : 23,323.20 = 11,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.80/23,323.20 = 11,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.80x = 23,323.20 × 11,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.80x = 271,967,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,967,170.56/15,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.20

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