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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.71, 23,347.23 and 11,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.71, 23,347.23 and 11,361.63 is: 17,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.71 : 23,347.23 = 11,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.71/23,347.23 = 11,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.71x = 23,347.23 × 11,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.71x = 265,262,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,262,588.78/15,589.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.24

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