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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.97, 21,932.73 and 9,177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.97, 21,932.73 and 9,177.69 is: 12,667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.97 : 21,932.73 = 9,177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.97/21,932.73 = 9,177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.97x = 21,932.73 × 9,177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.97x = 201,291,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,291,796.79/15,890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.06

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