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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.34, 22,018.02 and 9,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.34, 22,018.02 and 9,663.50 is: 13,337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.34 : 22,018.02 = 9,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.34/22,018.02 = 9,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.34x = 22,018.02 × 9,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.34x = 212,771,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,771,136.27/15,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.93

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