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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.05, 22,024.61 and 9,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.05, 22,024.61 and 9,241.59 is: 12,755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.05 : 22,024.61 = 9,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.05/22,024.61 = 9,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.05x = 22,024.61 × 9,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.05x = 203,542,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,542,486.57/15,957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.65

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