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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.53, 22,063.55 and 9,183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.53, 22,063.55 and 9,183.23 is: 12,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.53 : 22,063.55 = 9,183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.53/22,063.55 = 9,183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.53x = 22,063.55 × 9,183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.53x = 202,614,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,614,654.27/15,986.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.09

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