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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.80, 22,042.41 and 9,259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.80, 22,042.41 and 9,259.79 is: 12,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.80 : 22,042.41 = 9,259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.80/22,042.41 = 9,259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.80x = 22,042.41 × 9,259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.80x = 204,108,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,108,087.69/15,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.48

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