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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.28, 22,028.52 and 9,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.28, 22,028.52 and 9,673.64 is: 13,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.28 : 22,028.52 = 9,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.28/22,028.52 = 9,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.28x = 22,028.52 × 9,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.28x = 213,095,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,095,972.21/15,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.81

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