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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.27, 22,033.47 and 9,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.27, 22,033.47 and 9,253.18 is: 12,769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.27 : 22,033.47 = 9,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.27/22,033.47 = 9,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.27x = 22,033.47 × 9,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.27x = 203,879,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,879,663.93/15,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.40

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