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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.03, 22,054.34 and 11,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.03, 22,054.34 and 11,739.76 is: 16,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.03 : 22,054.34 = 11,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.03/22,054.34 = 11,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.03x = 22,054.34 × 11,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.03x = 258,912,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,912,632.77/15,990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.13

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