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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.52, 22,047.86 and 9,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.52, 22,047.86 and 9,604.19 is: 13,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.52 : 22,047.86 = 9,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.52/22,047.86 = 9,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.52x = 22,047.86 × 9,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.52x = 211,751,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,751,751.13/15,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.76

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