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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.16, 23,591.82 and 11,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.16, 23,591.82 and 11,001.80 is: 16,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.16 : 23,591.82 = 11,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.16/23,591.82 = 11,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.16x = 23,591.82 × 11,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.16x = 259,552,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,552,485.28/15,745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,484.59

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