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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.52, 22,062.54 and 9,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.52, 22,062.54 and 9,274.26 is: 12,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.52 : 22,062.54 = 9,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.52/22,062.54 = 9,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.52x = 22,062.54 × 9,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.52x = 204,613,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,613,717.64/15,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.34

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