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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.52, 23,609.04 and 11,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.52, 23,609.04 and 11,357.92 is: 17,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.52 : 23,609.04 = 11,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.52/23,609.04 = 11,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.52x = 23,609.04 × 11,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.52x = 268,149,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,149,587.60/15,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.04

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