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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.85, 22,051.88 and 9,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.85, 22,051.88 and 9,266.10 is: 12,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.85 : 22,051.88 = 9,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.85/22,051.88 = 9,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.85x = 22,051.88 × 9,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.85x = 204,334,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,334,925.27/15,979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.04

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