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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.34, 21,972.58 and 11,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.34, 21,972.58 and 11,925.14 is: 16,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.34 : 21,972.58 = 11,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.34/21,972.58 = 11,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.34x = 21,972.58 × 11,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.34x = 262,026,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,026,092.66/15,910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.92

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