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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.98, 22,022.88 and 9,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.98, 22,022.88 and 9,244.68 is: 12,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.98 : 22,022.88 = 9,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.98/22,022.88 = 9,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.98x = 22,022.88 × 9,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.98x = 203,594,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,594,478.28/15,959.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.56

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