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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.80, 21,440.89 and 9,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.80, 21,440.89 and 9,570.96 is: 13,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.80 : 21,440.89 = 9,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.80/21,440.89 = 9,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.80x = 21,440.89 × 9,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.80x = 205,209,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,209,900.55/15,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.84

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