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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.62, 22,043.56 and 9,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.62, 22,043.56 and 9,263.14 is: 12,783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.62 : 22,043.56 = 9,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.62/22,043.56 = 9,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.62x = 22,043.56 × 9,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.62x = 204,192,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,192,582.38/15,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.11

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