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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.09, 22,008.37 and 9,234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.09, 22,008.37 and 9,234.07 is: 12,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.09 : 22,008.37 = 9,234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.09/22,008.37 = 9,234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.09x = 22,008.37 × 9,234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.09x = 203,226,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,226,829.17/15,948.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.02

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