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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.68, 22,025.09 and 9,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.68, 22,025.09 and 9,247.25 is: 12,760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.68 : 22,025.09 = 9,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.68/22,025.09 = 9,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.68x = 22,025.09 × 9,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.68x = 203,671,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,671,357.14/15,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.02

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