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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.83, 22,048.45 and 9,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.83, 22,048.45 and 9,262.93 is: 12,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.83 : 22,048.45 = 9,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.83/22,048.45 = 9,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.83x = 22,048.45 × 9,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.83x = 204,233,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,233,248.96/15,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.29

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