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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.14, 22,020.37 and 9,244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.14, 22,020.37 and 9,244.31 is: 12,753.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.14 : 22,020.37 = 9,244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.14/22,020.37 = 9,244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.14x = 22,020.37 × 9,244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.14x = 203,563,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,563,126.59/15,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.67

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