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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.04, 22,017.74 and 9,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.04, 22,017.74 and 9,243.82 is: 12,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.04 : 22,017.74 = 9,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.04/22,017.74 = 9,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.04x = 22,017.74 × 9,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.04x = 203,528,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,528,025.37/15,956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.55

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