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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.46, 22,015.25 and 9,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.46, 22,015.25 and 9,239.18 is: 12,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.46 : 22,015.25 = 9,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.46/22,015.25 = 9,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.46x = 22,015.25 × 9,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.46x = 203,402,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,402,735.87/15,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.96

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