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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.19, 22,045.79 and 9,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.19, 22,045.79 and 9,262.19 is: 12,781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.19 : 22,045.79 = 9,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.19/22,045.79 = 9,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.19x = 22,045.79 × 9,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.19x = 204,192,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,192,373.95/15,976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.04

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