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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.21, 22,007.16 and 9,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.21, 22,007.16 and 9,233.20 is: 12,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.21 : 22,007.16 = 9,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.21/22,007.16 = 9,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.21x = 22,007.16 × 9,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.21x = 203,196,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,196,509.71/15,947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.82

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