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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.84, 21,974.65 and 11,926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.84, 21,974.65 and 11,926.64 is: 16,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.84 : 21,974.65 = 11,926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.84/21,974.65 = 11,926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.84x = 21,974.65 × 11,926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.84x = 262,083,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,083,739.68/15,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,470.99

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