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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.43, 22,066.55 and 9,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.43, 22,066.55 and 9,277.16 is: 12,798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.43 : 22,066.55 = 9,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.43/22,066.55 = 9,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.43x = 22,066.55 × 9,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.43x = 204,714,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,714,915.00/15,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.34

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