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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.49, 22,018.04 and 9,241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.49, 22,018.04 and 9,241.19 is: 12,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.49 : 22,018.04 = 9,241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.49/22,018.04 = 9,241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.49x = 22,018.04 × 9,241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.49x = 203,472,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,472,780.98/15,956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.73

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