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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.80, 23,533.20 and 11,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.80, 23,533.20 and 11,752.20 is: 17,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.80 : 23,533.20 = 11,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.80/23,533.20 = 11,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.80x = 23,533.20 × 11,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.80x = 276,566,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,566,873.04/15,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.30

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