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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.08, 22,030.20 and 11,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.08, 22,030.20 and 11,966.88 is: 16,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.08 : 22,030.20 = 11,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.08/22,030.20 = 11,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.08x = 22,030.20 × 11,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.08x = 263,632,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,632,759.78/15,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.54

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