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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.21, 23,344.98 and 11,360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.21, 23,344.98 and 11,360.13 is: 17,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.21 : 23,344.98 = 11,360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.21/23,344.98 = 11,360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.21x = 23,344.98 × 11,360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.21x = 265,202,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,202,007.65/15,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.99

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