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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.70, 22,067.67 and 9,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.70, 22,067.67 and 9,276.40 is: 12,804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.70 : 22,067.67 = 9,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.70/22,067.67 = 9,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.70x = 22,067.67 × 9,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.70x = 204,708,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,708,533.99/15,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.13

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