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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.04, 22,007.95 and 9,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.04, 22,007.95 and 9,233.96 is: 12,742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.04 : 22,007.95 = 9,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.04/22,007.95 = 9,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.04x = 22,007.95 × 9,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.04x = 203,220,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,220,529.98/15,948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.66

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