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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.51, 22,032.43 and 9,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.51, 22,032.43 and 9,252.43 is: 12,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.51 : 22,032.43 = 9,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.51/22,032.43 = 9,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.51x = 22,032.43 × 9,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.51x = 203,853,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,853,516.30/15,965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.37

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