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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.84, 22,058.22 and 11,742.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.84, 22,058.22 and 11,742.57 is: 16,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.84 : 22,058.22 = 11,742.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.84/22,058.22 = 11,742.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.84x = 22,058.22 × 11,742.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.84x = 259,020,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,020,236.46/15,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,196.01

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