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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.30, 22,043.10 and 9,260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.30, 22,043.10 and 9,260.29 is: 12,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.30 : 22,043.10 = 9,260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.30/22,043.10 = 9,260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.30x = 22,043.10 × 9,260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.30x = 204,125,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,125,498.50/15,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.17

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