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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.26, 22,044.49 and 9,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.26, 22,044.49 and 9,263.78 is: 12,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.26 : 22,044.49 = 9,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.26/22,044.49 = 9,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.26x = 22,044.49 × 9,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.26x = 204,215,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,215,254.86/15,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.02

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