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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.05, 22,035.90 and 11,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.05, 22,035.90 and 11,960.25 is: 16,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.05 : 22,035.90 = 11,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.05/22,035.90 = 11,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.05x = 22,035.90 × 11,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.05x = 263,554,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,554,872.98/15,946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.91

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