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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.99, 22,018.73 and 9,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.99, 22,018.73 and 9,241.68 is: 12,752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.99 : 22,018.73 = 9,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.99/22,018.73 = 9,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.99x = 22,018.73 × 9,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.99x = 203,490,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,490,056.67/15,956.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.41

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