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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.69, 22,005.54 and 9,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.69, 22,005.54 and 9,230.70 is: 12,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.69 : 22,005.54 = 9,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.69/22,005.54 = 9,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.69x = 22,005.54 × 9,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.69x = 203,126,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,126,538.08/15,945.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.65

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