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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.52, 22,014.89 and 11,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.52, 22,014.89 and 11,419.79 is: 15,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.52 : 22,014.89 = 11,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.52/22,014.89 = 11,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.52x = 22,014.89 × 11,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.52x = 251,405,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,405,296.32/15,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,761.57

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