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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.48, 22,057.50 and 9,611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.48, 22,057.50 and 9,611.16 is: 13,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.48 : 22,057.50 = 9,611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.48/22,057.50 = 9,611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.48x = 22,057.50 × 9,611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.48x = 211,998,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,998,161.70/15,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.41

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