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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.32, 22,026.06 and 9,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.32, 22,026.06 and 9,673.20 is: 13,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.32 : 22,026.06 = 9,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.32/22,026.06 = 9,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.32x = 22,026.06 × 9,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.32x = 213,062,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,062,483.59/15,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.21

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