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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.53, 22,002.14 and 8,773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.53, 22,002.14 and 8,773.27 is: 12,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.53 : 22,002.14 = 8,773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.53/22,002.14 = 8,773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.53x = 22,002.14 × 8,773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.53x = 193,030,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,030,608.74/15,943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.14

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