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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.94, 23,369.31 and 11,396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.94, 23,369.31 and 11,396.57 is: 17,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.94 : 23,369.31 = 11,396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.94/23,369.31 = 11,396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.94x = 23,369.31 × 11,396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.94x = 266,329,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,329,860.42/15,568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,106.48

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