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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.45, 22,020.59 and 9,152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.45, 22,020.59 and 9,152.13 is: 12,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.45 : 22,020.59 = 9,152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.45/22,020.59 = 9,152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.45x = 22,020.59 × 9,152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.45x = 201,535,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,535,302.36/15,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.13

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