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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.11, 21,878.97 and 11,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.11, 21,878.97 and 11,867.25 is: 16,378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.11 : 21,878.97 = 11,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.11/21,878.97 = 11,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.11x = 21,878.97 × 11,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.11x = 259,643,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,643,206.73/15,853.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,378.06

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