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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.83, 22,029.96 and 9,249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.83, 22,029.96 and 9,249.31 is: 12,763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.83 : 22,029.96 = 9,249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.83/22,029.96 = 9,249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.83x = 22,029.96 × 9,249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.83x = 203,761,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,761,929.33/15,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.98

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