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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.73, 22,072.50 and 9,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.73, 22,072.50 and 9,281.49 is: 12,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.73 : 22,072.50 = 9,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.73/22,072.50 = 9,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.73x = 22,072.50 × 9,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.73x = 204,865,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,865,605.25/15,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.32

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