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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.60, 22,007.68 and 9,233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.60, 22,007.68 and 9,233.57 is: 12,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.60 : 22,007.68 = 9,233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.60/22,007.68 = 9,233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.60x = 22,007.68 × 9,233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.60x = 203,209,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,209,453.82/15,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.33

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