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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.46, 22,044.09 and 9,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.46, 22,044.09 and 9,260.16 is: 12,777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.46 : 22,044.09 = 9,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.46/22,044.09 = 9,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.46x = 22,044.09 × 9,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.46x = 204,131,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,131,800.45/15,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,777.84

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