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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,887.61, 21,925.94 and 9,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,887.61, 21,925.94 and 9,173.52 is: 12,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,887.61 : 21,925.94 = 9,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,887.61/21,925.94 = 9,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,887.61x = 21,925.94 × 9,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,887.61x = 201,138,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,138,054.84/15,887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.06

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