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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.98, 23,566.65 and 11,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.98, 23,566.65 and 11,593.06 is: 17,346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.98 : 23,566.65 = 11,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.98/23,566.65 = 11,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.98x = 23,566.65 × 11,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.98x = 273,209,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,209,587.45/15,749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,346.66

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