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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.98, 22,072.71 and 9,281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.98, 22,072.71 and 9,281.19 is: 12,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.98 : 22,072.71 = 9,281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.98/22,072.71 = 9,281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.98x = 22,072.71 × 9,281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.98x = 204,861,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861,015.32/15,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.83

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