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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.40, 23,413.48 and 11,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.40, 23,413.48 and 11,377.76 is: 17,073.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.40 : 23,413.48 = 11,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.40/23,413.48 = 11,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.40x = 23,413.48 × 11,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.40x = 266,392,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,392,956.20/15,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.84

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