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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.27, 22,032.09 and 9,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.27, 22,032.09 and 9,252.18 is: 12,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.27 : 22,032.09 = 9,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.27/22,032.09 = 9,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.27x = 22,032.09 × 9,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.27x = 203,844,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,844,862.46/15,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.02

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