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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.30, 22,040.28 and 9,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.30, 22,040.28 and 9,258.18 is: 12,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.30 : 22,040.28 = 9,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.30/22,040.28 = 9,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.30x = 22,040.28 × 9,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.30x = 204,052,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,052,879.49/15,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.42

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