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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.46, 22,060.97 and 9,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.46, 22,060.97 and 9,272.72 is: 12,796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.46 : 22,060.97 = 9,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.46/22,060.97 = 9,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.46x = 22,060.97 × 9,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.46x = 204,565,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,565,041.07/15,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.14

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