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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.37, 22,025.82 and 9,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.37, 22,025.82 and 9,248.58 is: 12,761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.37 : 22,025.82 = 9,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.37/22,025.82 = 9,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.37x = 22,025.82 × 9,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.37x = 203,707,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,707,593.02/15,962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.74

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