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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.96, 22,011.99 and 9,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.96, 22,011.99 and 9,237.80 is: 12,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.96 : 22,011.99 = 9,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.96/22,011.99 = 9,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.96x = 22,011.99 × 9,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.96x = 203,342,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,342,361.22/15,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.97

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