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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.29, 22,016.34 and 9,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.29, 22,016.34 and 9,241.52 is: 12,751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.29 : 22,016.34 = 9,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.29/22,016.34 = 9,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.29x = 22,016.34 × 9,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.29x = 203,464,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,464,371.01/15,956.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.36

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