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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.51, 22,062.96 and 9,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.51, 22,062.96 and 9,273.42 is: 12,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.51 : 22,062.96 = 9,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.51/22,062.96 = 9,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.51x = 22,062.96 × 9,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.51x = 204,599,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,599,094.52/15,987.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.43

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