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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.17, 22,047.80 and 9,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.17, 22,047.80 and 9,263.30 is: 12,783.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.17 : 22,047.80 = 9,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.17/22,047.80 = 9,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.17x = 22,047.80 × 9,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.17x = 204,235,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,235,229.18/15,976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.74

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