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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.56, 23,591.94 and 11,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.56, 23,591.94 and 11,375.80 is: 17,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.56 : 23,591.94 = 11,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.56/23,591.94 = 11,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.56x = 23,591.94 × 11,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.56x = 268,377,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,377,191.05/15,749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,040.30

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