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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.69, 22,024.24 and 12,173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.69, 22,024.24 and 12,173.71 is: 16,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.69 : 22,024.24 = 12,173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.69/22,024.24 = 12,173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.69x = 22,024.24 × 12,173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.69x = 268,116,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,116,710.73/15,957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.72

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