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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.62, 22,016.61 and 11,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.62, 22,016.61 and 11,183.13 is: 15,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.62 : 22,016.61 = 11,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.62/22,016.61 = 11,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.62x = 22,016.61 × 11,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.62x = 246,214,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,214,611.79/15,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.69

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