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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.71, 22,011.03 and 9,235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.71, 22,011.03 and 9,235.86 is: 12,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.71 : 22,011.03 = 9,235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.71/22,011.03 = 9,235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.71x = 22,011.03 × 9,235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.71x = 203,290,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,290,791.54/15,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.94

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