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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.13, 22,053.75 and 9,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.13, 22,053.75 and 9,268.05 is: 12,790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.13 : 22,053.75 = 9,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.13/22,053.75 = 9,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.13x = 22,053.75 × 9,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.13x = 204,395,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,395,257.69/15,980.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.59

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