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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.36, 22,006.55 and 9,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.36, 22,006.55 and 9,050.40 is: 12,486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.36 : 22,006.55 = 9,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.36/22,006.55 = 9,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.36x = 22,006.55 × 9,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.36x = 199,167,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,167,971.72/15,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.74

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