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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.14, 23,594.22 and 11,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.14, 23,594.22 and 11,547.44 is: 17,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.14 : 23,594.22 = 11,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.14/23,594.22 = 11,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.14x = 23,594.22 × 11,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.14x = 272,452,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,452,721.83/15,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.55

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