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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.87, 22,057.79 and 9,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.87, 22,057.79 and 9,273.47 is: 12,797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.87 : 22,057.79 = 9,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.87/22,057.79 = 9,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.87x = 22,057.79 × 9,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.87x = 204,552,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,552,097.18/15,983.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.41

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