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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.11, 23,532.62 and 11,555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.11, 23,532.62 and 11,555.75 is: 17,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.11 : 23,532.62 = 11,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.11/23,532.62 = 11,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.11x = 23,532.62 × 11,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.11x = 271,937,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,937,074.62/15,726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.08

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