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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.39, 22,033.65 and 9,253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.39, 22,033.65 and 9,253.31 is: 12,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.39 : 22,033.65 = 9,253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.39/22,033.65 = 9,253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.39x = 22,033.65 × 9,253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.39x = 203,884,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,884,083.71/15,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.58

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