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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.68, 22,013.46 and 9,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.68, 22,013.46 and 9,670.08 is: 13,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.68 : 22,013.46 = 9,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.68/22,013.46 = 9,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.68x = 22,013.46 × 9,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.68x = 212,871,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,871,919.28/15,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.45

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