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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.10, 22,012.52 and 9,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.10, 22,012.52 and 9,237.08 is: 12,747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.10 : 22,012.52 = 9,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.10/22,012.52 = 9,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.10x = 22,012.52 × 9,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.10x = 203,331,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,331,408.24/15,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.17

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