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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.88, 22,008.84 and 9,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.88, 22,008.84 and 9,236.10 is: 12,743.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.88 : 22,008.84 = 9,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.88/22,008.84 = 9,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.88x = 22,008.84 × 9,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.88x = 203,275,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,275,847.12/15,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.86

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