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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.77, 22,035.54 and 9,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.77, 22,035.54 and 9,254.68 is: 12,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.77 : 22,035.54 = 9,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.77/22,035.54 = 9,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.77x = 22,035.54 × 9,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.77x = 203,931,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,931,871.33/15,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.47

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