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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.61, 22,015.41 and 9,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.61, 22,015.41 and 9,238.82 is: 12,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.61 : 22,015.41 = 9,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.61/22,015.41 = 9,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.61x = 22,015.41 × 9,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.61x = 203,396,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,396,410.22/15,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.64

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