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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.50, 22,037.59 and 9,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.50, 22,037.59 and 9,254.96 is: 12,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.50 : 22,037.59 = 9,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.50/22,037.59 = 9,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.50x = 22,037.59 × 9,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.50x = 203,957,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,957,024.00/15,969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.66

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