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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.92, 22,030.40 and 9,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.92, 22,030.40 and 9,250.34 is: 12,763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.92 : 22,030.40 = 9,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.92/22,030.40 = 9,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.92x = 22,030.40 × 9,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.92x = 203,788,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,788,768.54/15,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.99

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