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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.76, 22,031.94 and 11,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.76, 22,031.94 and 11,503.60 is: 15,852.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.76 : 22,031.94 = 11,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.76/22,031.94 = 11,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.76x = 22,031.94 × 11,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.76x = 253,446,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,446,624.98/15,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,852.54

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