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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.69, 22,068.65 and 9,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.69, 22,068.65 and 9,281.32 is: 12,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.69 : 22,068.65 = 9,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.69/22,068.65 = 9,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.69x = 22,068.65 × 9,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.69x = 204,826,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,826,202.62/15,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.29

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