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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.51, 22,009.04 and 9,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.51, 22,009.04 and 9,235.57 is: 12,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.51 : 22,009.04 = 9,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.51/22,009.04 = 9,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.51x = 22,009.04 × 9,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.51x = 203,266,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,266,004.25/15,949.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.34

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