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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.44, 23,374.80 and 11,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.44, 23,374.80 and 11,425.92 is: 17,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.44 : 23,374.80 = 11,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.44/23,374.80 = 11,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.44x = 23,374.80 × 11,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.44x = 267,078,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,078,594.82/15,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,145.22

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