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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.40, 23,406.60 and 11,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.40, 23,406.60 and 11,230.40 is: 16,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.40 : 23,406.60 = 11,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.40/23,406.60 = 11,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.40x = 23,406.60 × 11,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.40x = 262,865,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,865,480.64/15,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.60

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