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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.65, 23,593.47 and 11,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.65, 23,593.47 and 11,546.94 is: 17,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.65 : 23,593.47 = 11,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.65/23,593.47 = 11,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.65x = 23,593.47 × 11,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.65x = 272,432,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,432,382.48/15,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.79

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