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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.60, 23,521.80 and 11,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.60, 23,521.80 and 11,073.20 is: 16,594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.60 : 23,521.80 = 11,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.60/23,521.80 = 11,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.60x = 23,521.80 × 11,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.60x = 260,461,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,461,595.76/15,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.56

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