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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.25, 22,011.95 and 11,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.25, 22,011.95 and 11,179.76 is: 15,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.25 : 22,011.95 = 11,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.25/22,011.95 = 11,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.25x = 22,011.95 × 11,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.25x = 246,088,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,088,236.02/15,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.03

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