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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.31, 22,039.83 and 9,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.31, 22,039.83 and 9,601.56 is: 13,249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.31 : 22,039.83 = 9,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.31/22,039.83 = 9,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.31x = 22,039.83 × 9,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.31x = 211,616,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,616,750.13/15,971.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.81

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