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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.83, 22,028.58 and 9,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.83, 22,028.58 and 9,248.31 is: 12,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.83 : 22,028.58 = 9,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.83/22,028.58 = 9,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.83x = 22,028.58 × 9,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.83x = 203,727,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,727,136.70/15,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.60

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