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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.45, 22,074.03 and 9,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.45, 22,074.03 and 9,625.23 is: 13,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.45 : 22,074.03 = 9,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.45/22,074.03 = 9,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.45x = 22,074.03 × 9,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.45x = 212,467,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,467,615.78/15,993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.66

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