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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.28, 23,567.16 and 11,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.28, 23,567.16 and 11,074.96 is: 16,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.28 : 23,567.16 = 11,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.28/23,567.16 = 11,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.28x = 23,567.16 × 11,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.28x = 261,005,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,005,354.31/15,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.21

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