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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.56, 21,997.68 and 9,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.56, 21,997.68 and 9,226.08 is: 12,731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.56 : 21,997.68 = 9,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.56/21,997.68 = 9,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.56x = 21,997.68 × 9,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.56x = 202,952,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,952,355.49/15,940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.82

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