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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.09, 22,057.74 and 9,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.09, 22,057.74 and 9,270.33 is: 12,792.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.09 : 22,057.74 = 9,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.09/22,057.74 = 9,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.09x = 22,057.74 × 9,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.09x = 204,482,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,482,528.85/15,984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.88

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