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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.93, 22,040.58 and 9,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.93, 22,040.58 and 9,255.22 is: 12,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.93 : 22,040.58 = 9,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.93/22,040.58 = 9,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.93x = 22,040.58 × 9,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.93x = 203,990,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,990,416.83/15,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.61

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