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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.35, 23,602.98 and 11,076.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.35, 23,602.98 and 11,076.13 is: 16,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.35 : 23,602.98 = 11,076.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.35/23,602.98 = 11,076.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.35x = 23,602.98 × 11,076.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.35x = 261,429,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,429,550.84/15,735.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.16

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