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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.96, 22,026.54 and 9,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.96, 22,026.54 and 9,246.08 is: 12,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.96 : 22,026.54 = 9,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.96/22,026.54 = 9,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.96x = 22,026.54 × 9,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.96x = 203,659,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,659,150.96/15,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.43

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