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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.48, 22,007.22 and 9,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.48, 22,007.22 and 9,575.36 is: 13,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.48 : 22,007.22 = 9,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.48/22,007.22 = 9,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.48x = 22,007.22 × 9,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.48x = 210,727,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,727,054.10/15,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.33

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