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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.43, 22,065.17 and 9,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.43, 22,065.17 and 9,276.16 is: 12,796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.43 : 22,065.17 = 9,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.43/22,065.17 = 9,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.43x = 22,065.17 × 9,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.43x = 204,680,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,680,047.35/15,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.96

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