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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.52, 22,063.92 and 9,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.52, 22,063.92 and 9,275.26 is: 12,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.52 : 22,063.92 = 9,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.52/22,063.92 = 9,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.52x = 22,063.92 × 9,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.52x = 204,648,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,648,594.62/15,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.72

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