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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.14, 22,023.48 and 9,243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.14, 22,023.48 and 9,243.87 is: 12,757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.14 : 22,023.48 = 9,243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.14/22,023.48 = 9,243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.14x = 22,023.48 × 9,243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.14x = 203,582,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,582,186.07/15,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.26

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