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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.28, 22,022.25 and 9,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.28, 22,022.25 and 9,244.26 is: 12,753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.28 : 22,022.25 = 9,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.28/22,022.25 = 9,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.28x = 22,022.25 × 9,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.28x = 203,579,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,579,404.79/15,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.78

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