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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.14, 22,013.10 and 9,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.14, 22,013.10 and 9,237.24 is: 12,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.14 : 22,013.10 = 9,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.14/22,013.10 = 9,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.14x = 22,013.10 × 9,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.14x = 203,340,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,340,287.84/15,952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.90

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