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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.44, 22,028.03 and 12,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.44, 22,028.03 and 12,176.46 is: 16,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.44 : 22,028.03 = 12,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.44/22,028.03 = 12,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.44x = 22,028.03 × 12,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.44x = 268,223,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,223,365.29/15,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.52

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