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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.57, 22,073.67 and 9,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.57, 22,073.67 and 9,282.33 is: 12,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.57 : 22,073.67 = 9,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.57/22,073.67 = 9,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.57x = 22,073.67 × 9,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.57x = 204,895,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,895,089.25/15,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.49

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