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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.07, 21,974.27 and 9,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.07, 21,974.27 and 9,550.68 is: 13,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.07 : 21,974.27 = 9,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.07/21,974.27 = 9,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.07x = 21,974.27 × 9,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.07x = 209,869,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,869,173.25/15,923.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.20

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