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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.02, 22,059.58 and 9,612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.02, 22,059.58 and 9,612.68 is: 13,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.02 : 22,059.58 = 9,612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.02/22,059.58 = 9,612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.02x = 22,059.58 × 9,612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.02x = 212,051,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,051,683.47/15,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.48

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