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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.30, 22,020.57 and 9,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.30, 22,020.57 and 9,986.28 is: 13,785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.30 : 22,020.57 = 9,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.30/22,020.57 = 9,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.30x = 22,020.57 × 9,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.30x = 219,903,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,903,577.78/15,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.93

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