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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.98, 21,441.13 and 9,872.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.98, 21,441.13 and 9,872.71 is: 13,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.98 : 21,441.13 = 9,872.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.98/21,441.13 = 9,872.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.98x = 21,441.13 × 9,872.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.98x = 211,682,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,682,068.35/15,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.77

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