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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.24, 22,041 and 11,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.24, 22,041 and 11,202.60 is: 15,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.24 : 22,041 = 11,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.24/22,041 = 11,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.24x = 22,041 × 11,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.24x = 246,916,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,916,506.60/15,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.50

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