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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.45, 22,059.02 and 9,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.45, 22,059.02 and 9,269.28 is: 12,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.45 : 22,059.02 = 9,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.45/22,059.02 = 9,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.45x = 22,059.02 × 9,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.45x = 204,471,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,471,186.56/15,983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.69

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