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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.13, 22,018.77 and 9,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.13, 22,018.77 and 9,239.40 is: 12,753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.13 : 22,018.77 = 9,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.13/22,018.77 = 9,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.13x = 22,018.77 × 9,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.13x = 203,440,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,440,223.54/15,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.17

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