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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.96, 22,017.51 and 9,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.96, 22,017.51 and 9,241.80 is: 12,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.96 : 22,017.51 = 9,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.96/22,017.51 = 9,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.96x = 22,017.51 × 9,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.96x = 203,481,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,481,423.92/15,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.49

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