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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.27, 22,036.23 and 9,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.27, 22,036.23 and 9,255.18 is: 12,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.27 : 22,036.23 = 9,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.27/22,036.23 = 9,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.27x = 22,036.23 × 9,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.27x = 203,949,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,949,275.17/15,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.16

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