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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.98, 22,044.30 and 9,169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.98, 22,044.30 and 9,169.10 is: 12,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.98 : 22,044.30 = 9,169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.98/22,044.30 = 9,169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.98x = 22,044.30 × 9,169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.98x = 202,126,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,126,391.13/15,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.48

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