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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.99, 22,076.94 and 9,282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.99, 22,076.94 and 9,282.63 is: 12,810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.99 : 22,076.94 = 9,282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.99/22,076.94 = 9,282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.99x = 22,076.94 × 9,282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.99x = 204,932,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,932,019.14/15,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.66

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