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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.05, 22,001.25 and 9,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.05, 22,001.25 and 9,228.34 is: 12,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.05 : 22,001.25 = 9,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.05/22,001.25 = 9,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.05x = 22,001.25 × 9,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.05x = 203,035,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,035,015.43/15,944.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.22

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