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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.94, 22,063.87 and 11,746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.94, 22,063.87 and 11,746.66 is: 16,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.94 : 22,063.87 = 11,746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.94/22,063.87 = 11,746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.94x = 22,063.87 × 11,746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.94x = 259,176,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,176,779.17/15,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.65

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