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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.56, 22,049.94 and 11,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.56, 22,049.94 and 11,743.24 is: 16,215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.56 : 22,049.94 = 11,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.56/22,049.94 = 11,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.56x = 22,049.94 × 11,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.56x = 258,937,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,937,737.41/15,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,215.47

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