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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.26, 22,001.31 and 9,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.26, 22,001.31 and 9,227.96 is: 12,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.26 : 22,001.31 = 9,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.26/22,001.31 = 9,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.26x = 22,001.31 × 9,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.26x = 203,027,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,027,098.62/15,943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.35

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