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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.82, 22,022.70 and 9,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.82, 22,022.70 and 9,246 is: 12,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.82 : 22,022.70 = 9,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.82/22,022.70 = 9,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.82x = 22,022.70 × 9,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.82x = 203,621,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,621,884.20/15,962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.01

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