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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.88, 21,975.05 and 11,624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.88, 21,975.05 and 11,624.06 is: 16,030.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.88 : 21,975.05 = 11,624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.88/21,975.05 = 11,624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.88x = 21,975.05 × 11,624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.88x = 255,439,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,439,131.71/15,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.19

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