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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.34, 22,048.43 and 9,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.34, 22,048.43 and 9,263.60 is: 12,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.34 : 22,048.43 = 9,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.34/22,048.43 = 9,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.34x = 22,048.43 × 9,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.34x = 204,247,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,247,800.44/15,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.59

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