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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.10, 22,040.55 and 11,784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.10, 22,040.55 and 11,784.70 is: 16,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.10 : 22,040.55 = 11,784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.10/22,040.55 = 11,784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.10x = 22,040.55 × 11,784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.10x = 259,741,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,741,269.59/15,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,259.13

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