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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.08, 22,075.02 and 9,282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.08, 22,075.02 and 9,282.18 is: 12,808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.08 : 22,075.02 = 9,282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.08/22,075.02 = 9,282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.08x = 22,075.02 × 9,282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.08x = 204,904,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,904,309.14/15,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.86

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