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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.51, 22,029.67 and 9,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.51, 22,029.67 and 9,250.43 is: 12,765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.51 : 22,029.67 = 9,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.51/22,029.67 = 9,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.51x = 22,029.67 × 9,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.51x = 203,783,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,783,920.26/15,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.61

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