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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948, 22,011.03 and 12,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948, 22,011.03 and 12,165.30 is: 16,790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948 : 22,011.03 = 12,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948/22,011.03 = 12,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948x = 22,011.03 × 12,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948x = 267,770,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,770,783.26/15,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,790.24

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