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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.55, 22,036.59 and 11,960.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.55, 22,036.59 and 11,960.75 is: 16,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.55 : 22,036.59 = 11,960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.55/22,036.59 = 11,960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.55x = 22,036.59 × 11,960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.55x = 263,574,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,574,143.84/15,946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,528.60

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