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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.26, 22,033.13 and 9,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.26, 22,033.13 and 9,254.99 is: 12,770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.26 : 22,033.13 = 9,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.26/22,033.13 = 9,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.26x = 22,033.13 × 9,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.26x = 203,916,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,916,397.82/15,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.91

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