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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.99, 21,386.60 and 9,210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.99, 21,386.60 and 9,210.91 is: 12,706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.99 : 21,386.60 = 9,210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.99/21,386.60 = 9,210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.99x = 21,386.60 × 9,210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.99x = 196,989,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,989,963.90/15,502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.58

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