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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.20, 23,375.88 and 10,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.20, 23,375.88 and 10,974.48 is: 16,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.20 : 23,375.88 = 10,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.20/23,375.88 = 10,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.20x = 23,375.88 × 10,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.20x = 256,538,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,538,127.54/15,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,443.49

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