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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.42, 22,032.47 and 9,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.42, 22,032.47 and 9,251.84 is: 12,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.42 : 22,032.47 = 9,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.42/22,032.47 = 9,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.42x = 22,032.47 × 9,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.42x = 203,840,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,840,965.46/15,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.06

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