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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.08, 22,041.90 and 9,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.08, 22,041.90 and 9,258.18 is: 12,775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.08 : 22,041.90 = 9,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.08/22,041.90 = 9,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.08x = 22,041.90 × 9,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.08x = 204,067,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,067,877.74/15,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.74

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