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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.94, 22,011.36 and 9,236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.94, 22,011.36 and 9,236.09 is: 12,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.94 : 22,011.36 = 9,236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.94/22,011.36 = 9,236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.94x = 22,011.36 × 9,236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.94x = 203,298,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,298,901.98/15,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.26

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