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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.44, 22,042.26 and 9,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.44, 22,042.26 and 9,686.52 is: 13,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.44 : 22,042.26 = 9,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.44/22,042.26 = 9,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.44x = 22,042.26 × 9,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.44x = 213,512,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,512,792.34/15,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.23

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