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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.28, 23,518.64 and 11,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.28, 23,518.64 and 11,552.24 is: 17,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.28 : 23,518.64 = 11,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.28/23,518.64 = 11,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.28x = 23,518.64 × 11,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.28x = 271,692,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,692,973.75/15,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.66

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