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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.82, 22,034.10 and 9,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.82, 22,034.10 and 9,252.32 is: 12,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.82 : 22,034.10 = 9,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.82/22,034.10 = 9,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.82x = 22,034.10 × 9,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.82x = 203,866,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,866,544.11/15,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.14

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