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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.94, 22,050.30 and 9,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.94, 22,050.30 and 9,173.64 is: 12,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.94 : 22,050.30 = 9,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.94/22,050.30 = 9,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.94x = 22,050.30 × 9,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.94x = 202,281,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,281,514.09/15,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.84

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