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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.01, 22,057.06 and 9,611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.01, 22,057.06 and 9,611.85 is: 13,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.01 : 22,057.06 = 9,611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.01/22,057.06 = 9,611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.01x = 22,057.06 × 9,611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.01x = 212,009,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,009,152.16/15,982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.49

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