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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.41, 22,053.22 and 9,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.41, 22,053.22 and 9,608.08 is: 13,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.41 : 22,053.22 = 9,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.41/22,053.22 = 9,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.41x = 22,053.22 × 9,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.41x = 211,888,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,888,991.75/15,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.13

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