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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.46, 22,011.30 and 9,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.46, 22,011.30 and 9,237.30 is: 12,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.46 : 22,011.30 = 9,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.46/22,011.30 = 9,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.46x = 22,011.30 × 9,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.46x = 203,324,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,324,981.49/15,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.28

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