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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.98, 23,565.15 and 11,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.98, 23,565.15 and 11,592.06 is: 17,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.98 : 23,565.15 = 11,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.98/23,565.15 = 11,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.98x = 23,565.15 × 11,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.98x = 273,168,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,168,632.71/15,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,345.16

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