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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.52, 22,050.61 and 9,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.52, 22,050.61 and 9,606.18 is: 13,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.52 : 22,050.61 = 9,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.52/22,050.61 = 9,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.52x = 22,050.61 × 9,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.52x = 211,822,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,822,128.77/15,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.51

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