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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.02, 22,063.18 and 9,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.02, 22,063.18 and 9,273.94 is: 12,794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.02 : 22,063.18 = 9,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.02/22,063.18 = 9,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.02x = 22,063.18 × 9,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.02x = 204,612,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,612,607.53/15,992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.67

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