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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.01, 22,032.79 and 9,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.01, 22,032.79 and 9,254.74 is: 12,770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.01 : 22,032.79 = 9,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.01/22,032.79 = 9,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.01x = 22,032.79 × 9,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.01x = 203,907,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,907,664.71/15,967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.56

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