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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.41, 22,023.74 and 9,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.41, 22,023.74 and 9,248.20 is: 12,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.41 : 22,023.74 = 9,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.41/22,023.74 = 9,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.41x = 22,023.74 × 9,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.41x = 203,679,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,679,920.33/15,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.57

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