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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.92, 22,065.33 and 9,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.92, 22,065.33 and 9,184.07 is: 12,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.92 : 22,065.33 = 9,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.92/22,065.33 = 9,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.92x = 22,065.33 × 9,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.92x = 202,649,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,649,449.12/15,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.16

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