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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.14, 22,034.68 and 9,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.14, 22,034.68 and 9,254.06 is: 12,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.14 : 22,034.68 = 9,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.14/22,034.68 = 9,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.14x = 22,034.68 × 9,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.14x = 203,910,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,910,250.80/15,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.62

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