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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.71, 22,010.54 and 9,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.71, 22,010.54 and 9,577.44 is: 13,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.71 : 22,010.54 = 9,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.71/22,010.54 = 9,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.71x = 22,010.54 × 9,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.71x = 210,804,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,804,578.33/15,949.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.83

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