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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.65, 22,024.89 and 11,189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.65, 22,024.89 and 11,189.13 is: 15,425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.65 : 22,024.89 = 11,189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.65/22,024.89 = 11,189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.65x = 22,024.89 × 11,189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.65x = 246,439,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,439,357.45/15,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,425.94

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