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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.02, 22,069.06 and 9,707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.02, 22,069.06 and 9,707.18 is: 13,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.02 : 22,069.06 = 9,707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.02/22,069.06 = 9,707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.02x = 22,069.06 × 9,707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.02x = 214,228,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,228,203.24/15,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.60

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