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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.02, 22,013.55 and 9,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.02, 22,013.55 and 9,237.12 is: 12,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.02 : 22,013.55 = 9,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.02/22,013.55 = 9,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.02x = 22,013.55 × 9,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.02x = 203,341,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,341,802.98/15,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.09

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