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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.41, 22,036.40 and 9,257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.41, 22,036.40 and 9,257.94 is: 12,775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.41 : 22,036.40 = 9,257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.41/22,036.40 = 9,257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.41x = 22,036.40 × 9,257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.41x = 204,011,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,011,512.54/15,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.94

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