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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.48, 23,603.04 and 11,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.48, 23,603.04 and 11,085.28 is: 16,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.48 : 23,603.04 = 11,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.48/23,603.04 = 11,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.48x = 23,603.04 × 11,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.48x = 261,646,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,646,307.25/15,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,601.42

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