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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.73, 22,053.50 and 9,270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.73, 22,053.50 and 9,270.35 is: 12,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.73 : 22,053.50 = 9,270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.73/22,053.50 = 9,270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.73x = 22,053.50 × 9,270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.73x = 204,443,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,443,624.57/15,980.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.14

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