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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.44, 22,063.19 and 11,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.44, 22,063.19 and 11,746.17 is: 16,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.44 : 22,063.19 = 11,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.44/22,063.19 = 11,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.44x = 22,063.19 × 11,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.44x = 259,157,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,157,811.44/15,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.97

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