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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.19, 22,064.82 and 9,275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.19, 22,064.82 and 9,275.91 is: 12,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.19 : 22,064.82 = 9,275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.19/22,064.82 = 9,275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.19x = 22,064.82 × 9,275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.19x = 204,671,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,671,367.53/15,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.61

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