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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.71, 22,060.51 and 9,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.71, 22,060.51 and 9,271.94 is: 12,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.71 : 22,060.51 = 9,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.71/22,060.51 = 9,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.71x = 22,060.51 × 9,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.71x = 204,543,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,543,591.61/15,987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.80

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