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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.42, 22,048.39 and 9,599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.42, 22,048.39 and 9,599.91 is: 13,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.42 : 22,048.39 = 9,599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.42/22,048.39 = 9,599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.42x = 22,048.39 × 9,599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.42x = 211,662,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,662,511.65/15,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.26

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