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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.85, 22,068.96 and 11,950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.85, 22,068.96 and 11,950.66 is: 16,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.85 : 22,068.96 = 11,950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.85/22,068.96 = 11,950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.85x = 22,068.96 × 11,950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.85x = 263,738,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,738,637.51/15,990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.10

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