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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.32, 23,571.49 and 11,055.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.32, 23,571.49 and 11,055.18 is: 16,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.32 : 23,571.49 = 11,055.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.32/23,571.49 = 11,055.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.32x = 23,571.49 × 11,055.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.32x = 260,587,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,587,037.18/15,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.77

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