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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.51, 22,014.35 and 9,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.51, 22,014.35 and 9,237.25 is: 12,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.51 : 22,014.35 = 9,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.51/22,014.35 = 9,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.51x = 22,014.35 × 9,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.51x = 203,352,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,352,054.54/15,951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.14

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