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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.65, 23,594.97 and 11,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.65, 23,594.97 and 11,547.94 is: 17,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.65 : 23,594.97 = 11,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.65/23,594.97 = 11,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.65x = 23,594.97 × 11,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.65x = 272,473,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,473,297.86/15,719.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.29

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