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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.40, 22,034.03 and 9,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.40, 22,034.03 and 9,252.50 is: 12,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.40 : 22,034.03 = 9,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.40/22,034.03 = 9,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.40x = 22,034.03 × 9,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.40x = 203,869,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,869,706.14/15,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.88

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