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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.94, 22,051.05 and 9,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.94, 22,051.05 and 9,171.15 is: 12,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.94 : 22,051.05 = 9,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.94/22,051.05 = 9,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.94x = 22,051.05 × 9,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.94x = 202,233,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,233,370.12/15,978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.25

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