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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.70, 23,391.18 and 11,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.70, 23,391.18 and 11,708.55 is: 17,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.70 : 23,391.18 = 11,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.70/23,391.18 = 11,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.70x = 23,391.18 × 11,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.70x = 273,876,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,876,800.59/15,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.42

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