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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.96, 22,020.42 and 9,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.96, 22,020.42 and 9,243.40 is: 12,756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.96 : 22,020.42 = 9,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.96/22,020.42 = 9,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.96x = 22,020.42 × 9,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.96x = 203,543,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,543,550.23/15,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.58

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