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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.56, 23,590.44 and 11,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.56, 23,590.44 and 11,374.80 is: 17,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.56 : 23,590.44 = 11,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.56/23,590.44 = 11,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.56x = 23,590.44 × 11,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.56x = 268,336,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,336,536.91/15,748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.80

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