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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.02, 22,016.31 and 9,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.02, 22,016.31 and 9,239.12 is: 12,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.02 : 22,016.31 = 9,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.02/22,016.31 = 9,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.02x = 22,016.31 × 9,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.02x = 203,411,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,411,330.05/15,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.85

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