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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.93, 22,034.39 and 11,697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.93, 22,034.39 and 11,697.85 is: 16,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.93 : 22,034.39 = 11,697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.93/22,034.39 = 11,697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.93x = 22,034.39 × 11,697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.93x = 257,754,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,754,989.06/15,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,157.22

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