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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954, 22,008.96 and 11,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954, 22,008.96 and 11,240.88 is: 15,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954 : 22,008.96 = 11,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954/22,008.96 = 11,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954x = 22,008.96 × 11,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954x = 247,400,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,400,078.28/15,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.09

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