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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.20, 23,317.20 and 11,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.20, 23,317.20 and 11,203.20 is: 16,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.20 : 23,317.20 = 11,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.20/23,317.20 = 11,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.20x = 23,317.20 × 11,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.20x = 261,227,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,227,255.04/15,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.85

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