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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.04, 21,419.46 and 9,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.04, 21,419.46 and 9,930.28 is: 13,708.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.04 : 21,419.46 = 9,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.04/21,419.46 = 9,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.04x = 21,419.46 × 9,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.04x = 212,701,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,701,235.25/15,516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.47

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