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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.47, 22,065.23 and 9,276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.47, 22,065.23 and 9,276.21 is: 12,797.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.47 : 22,065.23 = 9,276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.47/22,065.23 = 9,276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.47x = 22,065.23 × 9,276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.47x = 204,681,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,681,730.37/15,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.03

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