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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.76, 22,020.18 and 9,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.76, 22,020.18 and 9,243.40 is: 12,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.76 : 22,020.18 = 9,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.76/22,020.18 = 9,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.76x = 22,020.18 × 9,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.76x = 203,541,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,541,331.81/15,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.40

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