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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.76, 22,033.82 and 9,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.76, 22,033.82 and 9,255.49 is: 12,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.76 : 22,033.82 = 9,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.76/22,033.82 = 9,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.76x = 22,033.82 × 9,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.76x = 203,933,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,933,768.73/15,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.60

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