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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.42, 23,321.04 and 11,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.42, 23,321.04 and 11,111.08 is: 16,652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.42 : 23,321.04 = 11,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.42/23,321.04 = 11,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.42x = 23,321.04 × 11,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.42x = 259,121,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,121,941.12/15,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,652.63

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