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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.39, 22,036.38 and 9,257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.39, 22,036.38 and 9,257.91 is: 12,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.39 : 22,036.38 = 9,257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.39/22,036.38 = 9,257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.39x = 22,036.38 × 9,257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.39x = 204,010,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,010,712.58/15,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.91

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