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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.68, 23,403.60 and 11,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.68, 23,403.60 and 11,189.52 is: 16,794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.68 : 23,403.60 = 11,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.68/23,403.60 = 11,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.68x = 23,403.60 × 11,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.68x = 261,875,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,875,050.27/15,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.74

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