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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.22, 21,518.83 and 9,930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.22, 21,518.83 and 9,930.73 is: 13,708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.22 : 21,518.83 = 9,930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.22/21,518.83 = 9,930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.22x = 21,518.83 × 9,930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.22x = 213,697,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,697,587.19/15,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.91

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