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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.04, 21,916.44 and 11,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.04, 21,916.44 and 11,895.12 is: 16,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.04 : 21,916.44 = 11,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.04/21,916.44 = 11,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.04x = 21,916.44 × 11,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.04x = 260,698,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,698,683.77/15,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,415.72

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