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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.96, 22,021.64 and 9,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.96, 22,021.64 and 9,244.80 is: 12,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.96 : 22,021.64 = 9,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.96/22,021.64 = 9,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.96x = 22,021.64 × 9,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.96x = 203,585,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,585,657.47/15,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.62

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