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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.88, 22,058.88 and 9,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.88, 22,058.88 and 9,270.82 is: 12,790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.88 : 22,058.88 = 9,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.88/22,058.88 = 9,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.88x = 22,058.88 × 9,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.88x = 204,503,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,503,905.88/15,988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.38

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