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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.63, 22,008.33 and 11,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.63, 22,008.33 and 11,177.13 is: 15,409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.63 : 22,008.33 = 11,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.63/22,008.33 = 11,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.63x = 22,008.33 × 11,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.63x = 245,989,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,989,965.49/15,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.41

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