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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.26, 22,053.02 and 9,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.26, 22,053.02 and 9,264.57 is: 12,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.26 : 22,053.02 = 9,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.26/22,053.02 = 9,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.26x = 22,053.02 × 9,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.26x = 204,311,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,311,747.50/15,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.06

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