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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.78, 22,015.44 and 11,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.78, 22,015.44 and 11,981.40 is: 16,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.78 : 22,015.44 = 11,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.78/22,015.44 = 11,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.78x = 22,015.44 × 11,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.78x = 263,775,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,775,792.82/15,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.93

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