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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.28, 22,029.62 and 11,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.28, 22,029.62 and 11,424.52 is: 15,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.28 : 22,029.62 = 11,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.28/22,029.62 = 11,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.28x = 22,029.62 × 11,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.28x = 251,677,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,677,834.28/15,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,770.99

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