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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.12, 22,003.52 and 11,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.12, 22,003.52 and 11,230.72 is: 15,482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.12 : 22,003.52 = 11,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.12/22,003.52 = 11,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.12x = 22,003.52 × 11,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.12x = 247,115,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,115,372.13/15,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,482.33

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