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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.14, 22,033.71 and 9,590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.14, 22,033.71 and 9,590.58 is: 13,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.14 : 22,033.71 = 9,590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.14/22,033.71 = 9,590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.14x = 22,033.71 × 9,590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.14x = 211,316,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,316,058.45/15,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.27

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