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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.30, 22,079.28 and 9,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.30, 22,079.28 and 9,284.08 is: 12,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.30 : 22,079.28 = 9,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.30/22,079.28 = 9,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.30x = 22,079.28 × 9,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.30x = 204,985,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,985,801.86/15,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.58

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