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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.11, 22,046.09 and 9,602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.11, 22,046.09 and 9,602.55 is: 13,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.11 : 22,046.09 = 9,602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.11/22,046.09 = 9,602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.11x = 22,046.09 × 9,602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.11x = 211,698,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,698,633.52/15,978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.30

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