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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.52, 22,049.23 and 9,605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.52, 22,049.23 and 9,605.18 is: 13,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.52 : 22,049.23 = 9,605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.52/22,049.23 = 9,605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.52x = 22,049.23 × 9,605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.52x = 211,786,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,786,823.01/15,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.13

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