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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.60, 23,564.55 and 11,544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.60, 23,564.55 and 11,544.07 is: 17,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.60 : 23,564.55 = 11,544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.60/23,564.55 = 11,544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.60x = 23,564.55 × 11,544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.60x = 272,030,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,030,814.72/15,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,300.80

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