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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.02, 22,021.26 and 11,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.02, 22,021.26 and 11,186.52 is: 15,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.02 : 22,021.26 = 11,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.02/22,021.26 = 11,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.02x = 22,021.26 × 11,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.02x = 246,341,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,341,265.42/15,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.34

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