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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.48, 22,058.91 and 9,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.48, 22,058.91 and 9,272.28 is: 12,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.48 : 22,058.91 = 9,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.48/22,058.91 = 9,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.48x = 22,058.91 × 9,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.48x = 204,536,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,536,390.01/15,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.94

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