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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.48, 21,984.72 and 11,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.48, 21,984.72 and 11,217.08 is: 15,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.48 : 21,984.72 = 11,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.48/21,984.72 = 11,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.48x = 21,984.72 × 11,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.48x = 246,604,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,604,375.92/15,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.53

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