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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.51, 22,015.73 and 9,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.51, 22,015.73 and 9,238.25 is: 12,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.51 : 22,015.73 = 9,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.51/22,015.73 = 9,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.51x = 22,015.73 × 9,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.51x = 203,386,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,386,817.67/15,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.52

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