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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.68, 22,011.28 and 9,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.68, 22,011.28 and 9,235.60 is: 12,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.68 : 22,011.28 = 9,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.68/22,011.28 = 9,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.68x = 22,011.28 × 9,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.68x = 203,287,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,287,377.57/15,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.55

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