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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.30, 22,029.35 and 9,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.30, 22,029.35 and 9,250.25 is: 12,765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.30 : 22,029.35 = 9,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.30/22,029.35 = 9,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.30x = 22,029.35 × 9,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.30x = 203,776,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,776,838.44/15,963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.33

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