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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.52, 22,024.56 and 9,245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.52, 22,024.56 and 9,245.71 is: 12,758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.52 : 22,024.56 = 9,245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.52/22,024.56 = 9,245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.52x = 22,024.56 × 9,245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.52x = 203,632,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,632,694.64/15,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.53

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