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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.20, 22,001.05 and 9,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.20, 22,001.05 and 9,228.11 is: 12,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.20 : 22,001.05 = 9,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.20/22,001.05 = 9,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.20x = 22,001.05 × 9,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.20x = 203,028,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,028,109.52/15,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.26

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