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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.01, 22,041.38 and 11,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.01, 22,041.38 and 11,964.21 is: 16,533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.01 : 22,041.38 = 11,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.01/22,041.38 = 11,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.01x = 22,041.38 × 11,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.01x = 263,707,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,707,618.71/15,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.38

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