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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.26, 22,055.54 and 9,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.26, 22,055.54 and 9,269.19 is: 12,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.26 : 22,055.54 = 9,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.26/22,055.54 = 9,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.26x = 22,055.54 × 9,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.26x = 204,436,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,436,944.47/15,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.49

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