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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.27, 22,023.38 and 9,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.27, 22,023.38 and 9,246.01 is: 12,760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.27 : 22,023.38 = 9,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.27/22,023.38 = 9,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.27x = 22,023.38 × 9,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.27x = 203,628,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,628,391.71/15,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.05

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