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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.73, 22,010.03 and 9,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.73, 22,010.03 and 9,233.16 is: 12,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.73 : 22,010.03 = 9,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.73/22,010.03 = 9,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.73x = 22,010.03 × 9,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.73x = 203,222,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,222,128.59/15,948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.21

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