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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.13, 21,468.84 and 9,968.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.13, 21,468.84 and 9,968.13 is: 13,756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.13 : 21,468.84 = 9,968.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.13/21,468.84 = 9,968.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.13x = 21,468.84 × 9,968.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.13x = 214,004,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,004,188.07/15,557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.02

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