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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.70, 21,504.14 and 9,207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.70, 21,504.14 and 9,207.02 is: 12,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.70 : 21,504.14 = 9,207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.70/21,504.14 = 9,207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.70x = 21,504.14 × 9,207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.70x = 197,989,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,989,047.06/15,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.33

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