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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.28, 23,558.16 and 11,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.28, 23,558.16 and 11,068.96 is: 16,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.28 : 23,558.16 = 11,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.28/23,558.16 = 11,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.28x = 23,558.16 × 11,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.28x = 260,764,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,764,330.71/15,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.22

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