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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.07, 22,075.74 and 9,283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.07, 22,075.74 and 9,283.83 is: 12,811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.07 : 22,075.74 = 9,283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.07/22,075.74 = 9,283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.07x = 22,075.74 × 9,283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.07x = 204,947,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,947,417.28/15,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.56

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