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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.14, 22,026.90 and 9,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.14, 22,026.90 and 9,247.24 is: 12,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.14 : 22,026.90 = 9,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.14/22,026.90 = 9,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.14x = 22,026.90 × 9,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.14x = 203,688,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,688,030.76/15,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.70

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