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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.96, 23,349.11 and 11,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.96, 23,349.11 and 11,362.88 is: 17,017.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.96 : 23,349.11 = 11,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.96/23,349.11 = 11,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.96x = 23,349.11 × 11,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.96x = 265,313,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,313,078.22/15,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,017.11

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