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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.32, 22,067.80 and 9,278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.32, 22,067.80 and 9,278.10 is: 12,803.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.32 : 22,067.80 = 9,278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.32/22,067.80 = 9,278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.32x = 22,067.80 × 9,278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.32x = 204,747,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,747,255.18/15,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.65

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