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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.73, 22,040.98 and 11,963.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.73, 22,040.98 and 11,963.92 is: 16,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.73 : 22,040.98 = 11,963.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.73/22,040.98 = 11,963.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.73x = 22,040.98 × 11,963.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.73x = 263,696,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,696,521.44/15,949.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,532.98

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