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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.68, 22,033.36 and 9,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.68, 22,033.36 and 9,253.25 is: 12,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.68 : 22,033.36 = 9,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.68/22,033.36 = 9,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.68x = 22,033.36 × 9,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.68x = 203,880,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,880,188.42/15,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.30

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