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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.44, 22,062.72 and 9,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.44, 22,062.72 and 9,271.92 is: 12,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.44 : 22,062.72 = 9,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.44/22,062.72 = 9,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.44x = 22,062.72 × 9,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.44x = 204,563,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,563,774.82/15,988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.48

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