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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.27, 22,044.49 and 11,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.27, 22,044.49 and 11,966.46 is: 16,536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.27 : 22,044.49 = 11,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.27/22,044.49 = 11,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.27x = 22,044.49 × 11,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.27x = 263,794,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,794,337.75/15,952.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.48

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