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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.04, 22,041.42 and 11,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.04, 22,041.42 and 11,964.24 is: 16,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.04 : 22,041.42 = 11,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.04/22,041.42 = 11,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.04x = 22,041.42 × 11,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.04x = 263,708,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,708,838.82/15,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.43

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