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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.54, 23,588.04 and 11,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.54, 23,588.04 and 11,054.63 is: 16,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.54 : 23,588.04 = 11,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.54/23,588.04 = 11,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.54x = 23,588.04 × 11,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.54x = 260,757,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,757,054.63/15,743.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.80

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