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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.34, 22,015.26 and 9,661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.34, 22,015.26 and 9,661.50 is: 13,335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.34 : 22,015.26 = 9,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.34/22,015.26 = 9,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.34x = 22,015.26 × 9,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.34x = 212,700,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,700,434.49/15,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.17

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