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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.66, 22,036.95 and 9,256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.66, 22,036.95 and 9,256.62 is: 12,775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.66 : 22,036.95 = 9,256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.66/22,036.95 = 9,256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.66x = 22,036.95 × 9,256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.66x = 203,987,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,987,672.11/15,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.85

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