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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.53, 22,011.35 and 9,237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.53, 22,011.35 and 9,237.47 is: 12,748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.53 : 22,011.35 = 9,237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.53/22,011.35 = 9,237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.53x = 22,011.35 × 9,237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.53x = 203,329,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,329,029.04/15,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.28

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