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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.59, 22,055.67 and 9,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.59, 22,055.67 and 9,268.83 is: 12,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.59 : 22,055.67 = 9,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.59/22,055.67 = 9,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.59x = 22,055.67 × 9,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.59x = 204,430,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,430,255.77/15,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.81

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