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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.93, 22,046.15 and 9,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.93, 22,046.15 and 9,170.64 is: 12,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.93 : 22,046.15 = 9,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.93/22,046.15 = 9,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.93x = 22,046.15 × 9,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.93x = 202,177,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,177,305.04/15,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.70

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