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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.23, 22,017.93 and 9,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.23, 22,017.93 and 9,241.76 is: 12,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.23 : 22,017.93 = 9,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.23/22,017.93 = 9,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.23x = 22,017.93 × 9,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.23x = 203,484,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,484,445.15/15,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.26

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