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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.69, 22,066.89 and 9,277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.69, 22,066.89 and 9,277.41 is: 12,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.69 : 22,066.89 = 9,277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.69/22,066.89 = 9,277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.69x = 22,066.89 × 9,277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.69x = 204,723,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,723,585.95/15,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.68

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