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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.36, 22,052.52 and 9,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.36, 22,052.52 and 9,267.16 is: 12,788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.36 : 22,052.52 = 9,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.36/22,052.52 = 9,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.36x = 22,052.52 × 9,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.36x = 204,364,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,364,231.24/15,980.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.46

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