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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.06, 22,048.43 and 9,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.06, 22,048.43 and 9,266.66 is: 12,788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.06 : 22,048.43 = 9,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.06/22,048.43 = 9,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.06x = 22,048.43 × 9,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.06x = 204,315,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,315,147.77/15,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.04

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