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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.33, 22,012.16 and 9,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.33, 22,012.16 and 9,236.43 is: 12,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.33 : 22,012.16 = 9,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.33/22,012.16 = 9,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.33x = 22,012.16 × 9,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.33x = 203,313,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,313,728.81/15,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.88

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