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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.30, 22,062.03 and 9,272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.30, 22,062.03 and 9,272.50 is: 12,795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.30 : 22,062.03 = 9,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.30/22,062.03 = 9,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.30x = 22,062.03 × 9,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.30x = 204,570,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,570,193.56/15,987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.80

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