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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.48, 22,026.24 and 9,244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.48, 22,026.24 and 9,244.91 is: 12,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.48 : 22,026.24 = 9,244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.48/22,026.24 = 9,244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.48x = 22,026.24 × 9,244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.48x = 203,630,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,630,496.31/15,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.42

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