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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.97, 22,631.96 and 9,576.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.97, 22,631.96 and 9,576.73 is: 14,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.97 : 22,631.96 = 9,576.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.97/22,631.96 = 9,576.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.97x = 22,631.96 × 9,576.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.97x = 216,740,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,740,170.29/15,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.10

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