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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.41, 22,063.77 and 9,275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.41, 22,063.77 and 9,275.15 is: 12,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.41 : 22,063.77 = 9,275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.41/22,063.77 = 9,275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.41x = 22,063.77 × 9,275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.41x = 204,644,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,644,716.06/15,993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.56

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