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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.27, 23,303.31 and 11,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.27, 23,303.31 and 11,978.88 is: 17,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.27 : 23,303.31 = 11,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.27/23,303.31 = 11,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.27x = 23,303.31 × 11,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.27x = 279,147,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,147,554.09/15,550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.30

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