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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.16, 22,069.14 and 9,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.16, 22,069.14 and 9,705.16 is: 13,392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.16 : 22,069.14 = 9,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.16/22,069.14 = 9,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.16x = 22,069.14 × 9,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.16x = 214,184,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,184,534.76/15,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.26

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