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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.43, 22,036.46 and 11,699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.43, 22,036.46 and 11,699.35 is: 16,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.43 : 22,036.46 = 11,699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.43/22,036.46 = 11,699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.43x = 22,036.46 × 11,699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.43x = 257,812,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,812,258.30/15,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.29

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