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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.07, 23,657.67 and 11,552.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.07, 23,657.67 and 11,552.29 is: 17,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.07 : 23,657.67 = 11,552.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.07/23,657.67 = 11,552.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.07x = 23,657.67 × 11,552.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.07x = 273,300,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,300,205.42/15,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,302.88

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