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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.74, 22,047.26 and 9,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.74, 22,047.26 and 9,265.02 is: 12,782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.74 : 22,047.26 = 9,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.74/22,047.26 = 9,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.74x = 22,047.26 × 9,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.74x = 204,268,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,268,304.85/15,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.96

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