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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.67, 21,993.03 and 9,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.67, 21,993.03 and 9,222.81 is: 12,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.67 : 21,993.03 = 9,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.67/21,993.03 = 9,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.67x = 21,993.03 × 9,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.67x = 202,837,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837,537.01/15,937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.93

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