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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.04, 22,035.90 and 9,257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.04, 22,035.90 and 9,257.56 is: 12,775.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.04 : 22,035.90 = 9,257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.04/22,035.90 = 9,257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.04x = 22,035.90 × 9,257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.04x = 203,998,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,998,556.22/15,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.43

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