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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.34, 22,003.98 and 11,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.34, 22,003.98 and 11,483.66 is: 15,831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.34 : 22,003.98 = 11,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.34/22,003.98 = 11,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.34x = 22,003.98 × 11,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.34x = 252,686,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,686,224.97/15,961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.14

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