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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.93, 22,057.61 and 9,269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.93, 22,057.61 and 9,269.39 is: 12,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.93 : 22,057.61 = 9,269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.93/22,057.61 = 9,269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.93x = 22,057.61 × 9,269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.93x = 204,460,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,460,432.92/15,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.63

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