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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.54, 22,039.89 and 9,595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.54, 22,039.89 and 9,595.46 is: 13,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.54 : 22,039.89 = 9,595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.54/22,039.89 = 9,595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.54x = 22,039.89 × 9,595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.54x = 211,482,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,482,882.90/15,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.72

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