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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.68, 22,071.22 and 9,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.68, 22,071.22 and 9,283.23 is: 12,810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.68 : 22,071.22 = 9,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.68/22,071.22 = 9,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.68x = 22,071.22 × 9,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.68x = 204,892,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,892,188.43/15,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.83

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