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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.12, 22,022.79 and 9,583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.12, 22,022.79 and 9,583.01 is: 13,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.12 : 22,022.79 = 9,583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.12/22,022.79 = 9,583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.12x = 22,022.79 × 9,583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.12x = 211,044,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,044,553.33/15,956.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.56

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