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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.77, 22,034.16 and 9,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.77, 22,034.16 and 9,253.68 is: 12,770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.77 : 22,034.16 = 9,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.77/22,034.16 = 9,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.77x = 22,034.16 × 9,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.77x = 203,897,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,897,065.71/15,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.09

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