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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.97, 22,093.61 and 11,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.97, 22,093.61 and 11,995.17 is: 16,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.97 : 22,093.61 = 11,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.97/22,093.61 = 11,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.97x = 22,093.61 × 11,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.97x = 265,016,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,016,547.89/15,980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.26

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