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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.58, 22,042.59 and 9,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.58, 22,042.59 and 9,258.68 is: 12,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.58 : 22,042.59 = 9,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.58/22,042.59 = 9,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.58x = 22,042.59 × 9,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.58x = 204,085,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,085,287.18/15,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.43

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