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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.30, 22,027.86 and 9,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.30, 22,027.86 and 9,249.18 is: 12,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.30 : 22,027.86 = 9,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.30/22,027.86 = 9,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.30x = 22,027.86 × 9,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.30x = 203,739,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,739,642.15/15,963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.00

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