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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.30, 21,994.12 and 11,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.30, 21,994.12 and 11,223.90 is: 15,472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.30 : 21,994.12 = 11,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.30/21,994.12 = 11,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.30x = 21,994.12 × 11,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.30x = 246,859,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,859,803.47/15,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.93

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