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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.17, 23,590.48 and 11,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.17, 23,590.48 and 11,056.26 is: 16,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.17 : 23,590.48 = 11,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.17/23,590.48 = 11,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.17x = 23,590.48 × 11,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.17x = 260,822,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,822,480.40/15,745.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.24

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