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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.71, 22,009.66 and 9,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.71, 22,009.66 and 9,234.86 is: 12,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.71 : 22,009.66 = 9,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.71/22,009.66 = 9,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.71x = 22,009.66 × 9,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.71x = 203,255,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,255,972.53/15,949.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.56

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