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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.89, 22,033.26 and 9,593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.89, 22,033.26 and 9,593.75 is: 13,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.89 : 22,033.26 = 9,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.89/22,033.26 = 9,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.89x = 22,033.26 × 9,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.89x = 211,381,637.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,381,637.09/15,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.74

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