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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.78, 22,064.90 and 9,275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.78, 22,064.90 and 9,275.07 is: 12,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.78 : 22,064.90 = 9,275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.78/22,064.90 = 9,275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.78x = 22,064.90 × 9,275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.78x = 204,653,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,653,445.67/15,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.02

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