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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.08, 22,044.66 and 9,260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.08, 22,044.66 and 9,260.18 is: 12,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.08 : 22,044.66 = 9,260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.08/22,044.66 = 9,260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.08x = 22,044.66 × 9,260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.08x = 204,137,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,137,519.64/15,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.50

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