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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.86, 22,069.25 and 9,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.86, 22,069.25 and 9,275.98 is: 12,803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.86 : 22,069.25 = 9,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.86/22,069.25 = 9,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.86x = 22,069.25 × 9,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.86x = 204,713,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,713,921.62/15,988.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.53

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