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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.52, 22,061.11 and 9,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.52, 22,061.11 and 9,272.44 is: 12,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.52 : 22,061.11 = 9,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.52/22,061.11 = 9,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.52x = 22,061.11 × 9,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.52x = 204,560,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,560,318.81/15,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.60

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