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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.43, 22,031.64 and 9,252.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.43, 22,031.64 and 9,252.00 is: 12,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.43 : 22,031.64 = 9,252.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.43/22,031.64 = 9,252.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.43x = 22,031.64 × 9,252.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.43x = 203,836,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,836,623.12/15,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.57

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