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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.44, 22,030.80 and 9,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.44, 22,030.80 and 9,252.24 is: 12,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.44 : 22,030.80 = 9,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.44/22,030.80 = 9,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.44x = 22,030.80 × 9,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.44x = 203,834,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,834,248.99/15,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.02

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