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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,722.72, 23,563.24 and 11,543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,722.72, 23,563.24 and 11,543.19 is: 17,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,722.72 : 23,563.24 = 11,543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,722.72/23,563.24 = 11,543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,722.72x = 23,563.24 × 11,543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,722.72x = 271,994,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,994,956.34/15,722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.48

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