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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,782.14, 23,650.65 and 11,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,782.14, 23,650.65 and 11,589.25 is: 17,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,782.14 : 23,650.65 = 11,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,782.14/23,650.65 = 11,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,782.14x = 23,650.65 × 11,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,782.14x = 274,093,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,093,295.51/15,782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.31

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