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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.16, 22,036.29 and 9,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.16, 22,036.29 and 9,254.25 is: 12,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.16 : 22,036.29 = 9,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.16/22,036.29 = 9,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.16x = 22,036.29 × 9,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.16x = 203,929,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,929,336.73/15,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.00

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