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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.82, 22,059.75 and 11,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.82, 22,059.75 and 11,522.34 is: 15,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.82 : 22,059.75 = 11,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.82/22,059.75 = 11,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.82x = 22,059.75 × 11,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.82x = 254,179,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,179,939.82/15,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.33

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