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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.29, 22,044.52 and 9,263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.29, 22,044.52 and 9,263.81 is: 12,784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.29 : 22,044.52 = 9,263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.29/22,044.52 = 9,263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.29x = 22,044.52 × 9,263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.29x = 204,216,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,216,132.93/15,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.05

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