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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.74, 23,587.60 and 11,543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.74, 23,587.60 and 11,543.03 is: 17,325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.74 : 23,587.60 = 11,543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.74/23,587.60 = 11,543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.74x = 23,587.60 × 11,543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.74x = 272,272,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,272,437.94/15,714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.93

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