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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.27, 22,034.85 and 9,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.27, 22,034.85 and 9,254.18 is: 12,770.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.27 : 22,034.85 = 9,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.27/22,034.85 = 9,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.27x = 22,034.85 × 9,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.27x = 203,914,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,914,468.17/15,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.78

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