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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.40, 22,072.26 and 9,620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.40, 22,072.26 and 9,620.56 is: 13,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.40 : 22,072.26 = 9,620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.40/22,072.26 = 9,620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.40x = 22,072.26 × 9,620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.40x = 212,347,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,347,501.67/15,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.69

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