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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.73, 22,044.51 and 9,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.73, 22,044.51 and 9,263.01 is: 12,780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.73 : 22,044.51 = 9,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.73/22,044.51 = 9,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.73x = 22,044.51 × 9,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.73x = 204,198,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,198,516.58/15,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.20

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