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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.74, 22,028.10 and 9,590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.74, 22,028.10 and 9,590.28 is: 13,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.74 : 22,028.10 = 9,590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.74/22,028.10 = 9,590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.74x = 22,028.10 × 9,590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.74x = 211,255,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,255,646.87/15,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.13

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