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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.32, 22,010.44 and 9,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.32, 22,010.44 and 9,233.86 is: 12,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.32 : 22,010.44 = 9,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.32/22,010.44 = 9,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.32x = 22,010.44 × 9,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.32x = 203,241,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,241,321.50/15,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.74

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