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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.15, 22,032.14 and 9,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.15, 22,032.14 and 9,251.26 is: 12,766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.15 : 22,032.14 = 9,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.15/22,032.14 = 9,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.15x = 22,032.14 × 9,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.15x = 203,824,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,824,954.16/15,965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.87

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