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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.32, 21,413.70 and 9,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.32, 21,413.70 and 9,935.04 is: 13,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.32 : 21,413.70 = 9,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.32/21,413.70 = 9,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.32x = 21,413.70 × 9,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.32x = 212,745,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,745,966.05/15,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.88

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