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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.04, 22,041.96 and 9,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.04, 22,041.96 and 9,596.96 is: 13,245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.04 : 22,041.96 = 9,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.04/22,041.96 = 9,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.04x = 22,041.96 × 9,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.04x = 211,535,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,535,808.44/15,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.79

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