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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.34, 22,073.22 and 9,281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.34, 22,073.22 and 9,281.57 is: 12,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.34 : 22,073.22 = 9,281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.34/22,073.22 = 9,281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.34x = 22,073.22 × 9,281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.34x = 204,874,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,874,026.19/15,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.36

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