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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.41, 22,025.28 and 9,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.41, 22,025.28 and 9,248.12 is: 12,763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.41 : 22,025.28 = 9,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.41/22,025.28 = 9,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.41x = 22,025.28 × 9,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.41x = 203,692,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,692,386.23/15,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.95

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