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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.44, 21,958.41 and 10,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.44, 21,958.41 and 10,886.20 is: 15,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.44 : 21,958.41 = 10,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.44/21,958.41 = 10,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.44x = 21,958.41 × 10,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.44x = 239,043,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,043,642.94/15,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.38

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