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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.56, 22,005.93 and 9,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.56, 22,005.93 and 9,233.54 is: 12,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.56 : 22,005.93 = 9,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.56/22,005.93 = 9,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.56x = 22,005.93 × 9,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.56x = 203,192,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,192,713.86/15,945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.90

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