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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.75, 22,035.85 and 9,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.75, 22,035.85 and 9,254.66 is: 12,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.75 : 22,035.85 = 9,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.75/22,035.85 = 9,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.75x = 22,035.85 × 9,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.75x = 203,934,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,934,166.25/15,968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.83

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