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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.10, 22,033.20 and 9,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.10, 22,033.20 and 9,255.62 is: 12,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.10 : 22,033.20 = 9,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.10/22,033.20 = 9,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.10x = 22,033.20 × 9,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.10x = 203,930,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,930,926.58/15,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.75

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