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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.84, 22,054.95 and 9,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.84, 22,054.95 and 9,612 is: 13,264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.84 : 22,054.95 = 9,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.84/22,054.95 = 9,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.84x = 22,054.95 × 9,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.84x = 211,992,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,992,179.40/15,981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.57

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