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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.56, 23,522.46 and 11,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.56, 23,522.46 and 11,537.68 is: 17,277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.56 : 23,522.46 = 11,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.56/23,522.46 = 11,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.56x = 23,522.46 × 11,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.56x = 271,394,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,394,616.29/15,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,277.96

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