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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.56, 22,068.27 and 9,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.56, 22,068.27 and 9,281.07 is: 12,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.56 : 22,068.27 = 9,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.56/22,068.27 = 9,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.56x = 22,068.27 × 9,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.56x = 204,817,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,817,158.65/15,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.83

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