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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.75, 22,070.90 and 9,278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.75, 22,070.90 and 9,278.93 is: 12,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.75 : 22,070.90 = 9,278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.75/22,070.90 = 9,278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.75x = 22,070.90 × 9,278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.75x = 204,794,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,794,179.39/15,993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.64

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