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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.12, 22,013.14 and 11,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.12, 22,013.14 and 11,237.72 is: 15,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.12 : 22,013.14 = 11,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.12/22,013.14 = 11,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.12x = 22,013.14 × 11,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.12x = 247,377,503.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,377,503.64/15,968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.96

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