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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.88, 22,043.90 and 9,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.88, 22,043.90 and 9,263.40 is: 12,783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.88 : 22,043.90 = 9,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.88/22,043.90 = 9,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.88x = 22,043.90 × 9,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.88x = 204,201,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,201,463.26/15,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.46

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