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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.40, 23,584.84 and 11,052.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.40, 23,584.84 and 11,052.51 is: 16,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.40 : 23,584.84 = 11,052.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.40/23,584.84 = 11,052.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.40x = 23,584.84 × 11,052.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.40x = 260,671,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,671,679.95/15,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,559.62

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