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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.81, 22,071.49 and 9,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.81, 22,071.49 and 9,279.90 is: 12,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.81 : 22,071.49 = 9,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.81/22,071.49 = 9,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.81x = 22,071.49 × 9,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.81x = 204,821,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,821,196.85/15,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.68

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