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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.76, 23,553.36 and 11,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.76, 23,553.36 and 11,525.52 is: 17,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.76 : 23,553.36 = 11,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.76/23,553.36 = 11,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.76x = 23,553.36 × 11,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.76x = 271,464,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,464,721.75/15,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,295.42

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