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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.94, 22,064.81 and 9,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.94, 22,064.81 and 9,273.42 is: 12,796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.94 : 22,064.81 = 9,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.94/22,064.81 = 9,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.94x = 22,064.81 × 9,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.94x = 204,616,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,616,203.98/15,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.56

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