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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.96, 22,014.75 and 9,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.96, 22,014.75 and 9,239.80 is: 12,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.96 : 22,014.75 = 9,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.96/22,014.75 = 9,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.96x = 22,014.75 × 9,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.96x = 203,411,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,411,887.05/15,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.73

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