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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.08, 21,490.14 and 9,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.08, 21,490.14 and 9,903.72 is: 13,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.08 : 21,490.14 = 9,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.08/21,490.14 = 9,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.08x = 21,490.14 × 9,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.08x = 212,832,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,832,329.32/15,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.32

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