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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.27, 22,047.25 and 11,968.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.27, 22,047.25 and 11,968.46 is: 16,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.27 : 22,047.25 = 11,968.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.27/22,047.25 = 11,968.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.27x = 22,047.25 × 11,968.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.27x = 263,871,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,871,629.74/15,954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,539.25

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