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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.82, 22,065.73 and 9,276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.82, 22,065.73 and 9,276.59 is: 12,801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.82 : 22,065.73 = 9,276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.82/22,065.73 = 9,276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.82x = 22,065.73 × 9,276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.82x = 204,694,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,694,730.26/15,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.57

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