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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.56, 22,035.18 and 9,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.56, 22,035.18 and 9,992.96 is: 13,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.56 : 22,035.18 = 9,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.56/22,035.18 = 9,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.56x = 22,035.18 × 9,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.56x = 220,196,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,196,672.33/15,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.57

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