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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.83, 22,062.78 and 9,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.83, 22,062.78 and 9,273.69 is: 12,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.83 : 22,062.78 = 9,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.83/22,062.78 = 9,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.83x = 22,062.78 × 9,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.83x = 204,603,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,603,382.26/15,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.24

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