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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.67, 22,034.82 and 9,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.67, 22,034.82 and 9,162.33 is: 12,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.67 : 22,034.82 = 9,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.67/22,034.82 = 9,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.67x = 22,034.82 × 9,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.67x = 201,890,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,890,292.33/15,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.90

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