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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.06, 22,063.65 and 9,277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.06, 22,063.65 and 9,277.69 is: 12,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.06 : 22,063.65 = 9,277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.06/22,063.65 = 9,277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.06x = 22,063.65 × 9,277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.06x = 204,699,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,699,704.97/15,988.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.29

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