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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.38, 22,069.29 and 9,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.38, 22,069.29 and 9,279.30 is: 12,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.38 : 22,069.29 = 9,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.38/22,069.29 = 9,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.38x = 22,069.29 × 9,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.38x = 204,787,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,787,562.70/15,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.12

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