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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.48, 21,407.67 and 9,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.48, 21,407.67 and 9,921.72 is: 13,696.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.48 : 21,407.67 = 9,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.48/21,407.67 = 9,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.48x = 21,407.67 × 9,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.48x = 212,400,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,400,907.59/15,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.67

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