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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.54, 22,062.57 and 9,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.54, 22,062.57 and 9,274.27 is: 12,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.54 : 22,062.57 = 9,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.54/22,062.57 = 9,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.54x = 22,062.57 × 9,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.54x = 204,614,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,614,251.45/15,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.36

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