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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.64, 22,036.96 and 9,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.64, 22,036.96 and 9,254.76 is: 12,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.64 : 22,036.96 = 9,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.64/22,036.96 = 9,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.64x = 22,036.96 × 9,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.64x = 203,946,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,946,775.93/15,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.71

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