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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.02, 22,014.93 and 9,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.02, 22,014.93 and 9,238.12 is: 12,748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.02 : 22,014.93 = 9,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.02/22,014.93 = 9,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.02x = 22,014.93 × 9,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.02x = 203,376,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,376,565.13/15,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.47

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