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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.06, 22,051.72 and 9,692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.06, 22,051.72 and 9,692.22 is: 13,373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.06 : 22,051.72 = 9,692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.06/22,051.72 = 9,692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.06x = 22,051.72 × 9,692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.06x = 213,730,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,730,121.62/15,981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.96

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