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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.16, 22,011.33 and 9,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.16, 22,011.33 and 9,237.22 is: 12,746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.16 : 22,011.33 = 9,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.16/22,011.33 = 9,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.16x = 22,011.33 × 9,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.16x = 203,323,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,323,549.17/15,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.63

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