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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.37, 22,033.58 and 9,255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.37, 22,033.58 and 9,255.89 is: 12,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.37 : 22,033.58 = 9,255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.37/22,033.58 = 9,255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.37x = 22,033.58 × 9,255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.37x = 203,940,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,940,346.51/15,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.12

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