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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.73, 22,069.73 and 9,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.73, 22,069.73 and 9,279.52 is: 12,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.73 : 22,069.73 = 9,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.73/22,069.73 = 9,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.73x = 22,069.73 × 9,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.73x = 204,796,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,796,399.36/15,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.59

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