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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.34, 22,002.60 and 11,482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.34, 22,002.60 and 11,482.66 is: 15,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.34 : 22,002.60 = 11,482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.34/22,002.60 = 11,482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.34x = 22,002.60 × 11,482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.34x = 252,648,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,648,374.92/15,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.76

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