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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.43, 22,047.64 and 9,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.43, 22,047.64 and 9,263.97 is: 12,783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.43 : 22,047.64 = 9,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.43/22,047.64 = 9,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.43x = 22,047.64 × 9,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.43x = 204,248,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,248,652.37/15,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.57

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