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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.92, 21,422.70 and 9,928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.92, 21,422.70 and 9,928.68 is: 13,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.92 : 21,422.70 = 9,928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.92/21,422.70 = 9,928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.92x = 21,422.70 × 9,928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.92x = 212,699,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,699,133.04/15,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.03

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