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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.08, 22,028.52 and 9,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.08, 22,028.52 and 9,590.32 is: 13,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.08 : 22,028.52 = 9,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.08/22,028.52 = 9,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.08x = 22,028.52 × 9,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.08x = 211,260,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,260,555.93/15,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.64

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