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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.32, 22,014.30 and 12,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.32, 22,014.30 and 12,167.44 is: 16,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.32 : 22,014.30 = 12,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.32/22,014.30 = 12,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.32x = 22,014.30 × 12,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.32x = 267,857,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,857,674.39/15,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.25

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