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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,728.54, 23,599.28 and 11,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,728.54, 23,599.28 and 11,589.44 is: 17,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,728.54 : 23,599.28 = 11,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,728.54/23,599.28 = 11,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,728.54x = 23,599.28 × 11,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,728.54x = 273,502,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,502,350.58/15,728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,388.93

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