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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.10, 22,052.23 and 9,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.10, 22,052.23 and 9,266.35 is: 12,787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.10 : 22,052.23 = 9,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.10/22,052.23 = 9,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.10x = 22,052.23 × 9,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.10x = 204,343,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,343,681.46/15,980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.38

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