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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.95, 23,297.51 and 11,577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.95, 23,297.51 and 11,577.01 is: 17,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.95 : 23,297.51 = 11,577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.95/23,297.51 = 11,577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.95x = 23,297.51 × 11,577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.95x = 269,715,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,715,553.59/15,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.73

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