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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.40, 22,063.14 and 9,275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.40, 22,063.14 and 9,275.58 is: 12,799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.40 : 22,063.14 = 9,275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.40/22,063.14 = 9,275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.40x = 22,063.14 × 9,275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.40x = 204,648,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,648,420.12/15,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.01

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