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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.74, 23,590.60 and 11,545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.74, 23,590.60 and 11,545.03 is: 17,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.74 : 23,590.60 = 11,545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.74/23,590.60 = 11,545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.74x = 23,590.60 × 11,545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.74x = 272,354,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,354,184.72/15,716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,328.92

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