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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.71, 22,041.36 and 9,678.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.71, 22,041.36 and 9,678.15 is: 13,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.71 : 22,041.36 = 9,678.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.71/22,041.36 = 9,678.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.71x = 22,041.36 × 9,678.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.71x = 213,319,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,319,588.28/15,976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.91

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