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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.83, 22,065.54 and 9,275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.83, 22,065.54 and 9,275.69 is: 12,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.83 : 22,065.54 = 9,275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.83/22,065.54 = 9,275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.83x = 22,065.54 × 9,275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.83x = 204,673,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,673,108.72/15,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.00

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