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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.66, 23,594.98 and 11,586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.66, 23,594.98 and 11,586.56 is: 17,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.66 : 23,594.98 = 11,586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.66/23,594.98 = 11,586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.66x = 23,594.98 × 11,586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.66x = 273,384,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,384,651.47/15,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.62

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