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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.37, 22,003.50 and 9,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.37, 22,003.50 and 9,230.69 is: 12,736.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.37 : 22,003.50 = 9,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.37/22,003.50 = 9,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.37x = 22,003.50 × 9,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.37x = 203,107,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,107,487.42/15,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,736.91

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