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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.34, 22,066.44 and 9,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.34, 22,066.44 and 9,277.08 is: 12,798.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.34 : 22,066.44 = 9,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.34/22,066.44 = 9,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.34x = 22,066.44 × 9,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.34x = 204,712,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,712,129.20/15,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.24

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