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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.28, 23,552.64 and 11,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.28, 23,552.64 and 11,104.80 is: 16,657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.28 : 23,552.64 = 11,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.28/23,552.64 = 11,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.28x = 23,552.64 × 11,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.28x = 261,547,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,547,356.67/15,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.71

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