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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.94, 21,959.10 and 10,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.94, 21,959.10 and 10,886.70 is: 15,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.94 : 21,959.10 = 10,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.94/21,959.10 = 10,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.94x = 21,959.10 × 10,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.94x = 239,062,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,062,133.97/15,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.07

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