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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.23, 22,021.67 and 9,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.23, 22,021.67 and 9,241.49 is: 12,756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.23 : 22,021.67 = 9,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.23/22,021.67 = 9,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.23x = 22,021.67 × 9,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.23x = 203,513,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,513,121.25/15,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.06

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