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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.91, 21,202.10 and 9,980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.91, 21,202.10 and 9,980.02 is: 13,780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.91 : 21,202.10 = 9,980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.91/21,202.10 = 9,980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.91x = 21,202.10 × 9,980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.91x = 211,597,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,597,382.04/15,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.44

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