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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.22, 22,051.34 and 9,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.22, 22,051.34 and 9,605.88 is: 13,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.22 : 22,051.34 = 9,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.22/22,051.34 = 9,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.22x = 22,051.34 × 9,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.22x = 211,822,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,822,549.89/15,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.13

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