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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.51, 22,012.97 and 9,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.51, 22,012.97 and 9,236.25 is: 12,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.51 : 22,012.97 = 9,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.51/22,012.97 = 9,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.51x = 22,012.97 × 9,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.51x = 203,317,368.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,317,368.34/15,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.76

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