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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.69, 22,079.39 and 9,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.69, 22,079.39 and 9,714.33 is: 13,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.69 : 22,079.39 = 9,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.69/22,079.39 = 9,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.69x = 22,079.39 × 9,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.69x = 214,486,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,486,432.09/15,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.18

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