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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.96, 22,009.23 and 9,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.96, 22,009.23 and 9,235.80 is: 12,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.96 : 22,009.23 = 9,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.96/22,009.23 = 9,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.96x = 22,009.23 × 9,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.96x = 203,272,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,272,846.43/15,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.21

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