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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.39, 23,580.35 and 11,049.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.39, 23,580.35 and 11,049.51 is: 16,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.39 : 23,580.35 = 11,049.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.39/23,580.35 = 11,049.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.39x = 23,580.35 × 11,049.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.39x = 260,551,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,551,313.13/15,738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.14

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