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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.60, 23,408.28 and 11,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.60, 23,408.28 and 11,448.72 is: 17,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.60 : 23,408.28 = 11,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.60/23,408.28 = 11,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.60x = 23,408.28 × 11,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.60x = 267,994,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,994,843.40/15,597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.80

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