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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.04, 21,934.80 and 11,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.04, 21,934.80 and 11,444.88 is: 15,759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.04 : 21,934.80 = 11,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.04/21,934.80 = 11,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.04x = 21,934.80 × 11,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.04x = 251,041,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,041,153.82/15,929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.97

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