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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.46, 22,038.66 and 9,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.46, 22,038.66 and 9,256.20 is: 12,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.46 : 22,038.66 = 9,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.46/22,038.66 = 9,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.46x = 22,038.66 × 9,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.46x = 203,994,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,994,244.69/15,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.82

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