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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.37, 22,006.26 and 9,232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.37, 22,006.26 and 9,232.69 is: 12,739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.37 : 22,006.26 = 9,232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.37/22,006.26 = 9,232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.37x = 22,006.26 × 9,232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.37x = 203,176,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,176,976.64/15,948.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.67

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