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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.22, 21,670.08 and 9,956.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.22, 21,670.08 and 9,956.15 is: 13,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.22 : 21,670.08 = 9,956.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.22/21,670.08 = 9,956.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.22x = 21,670.08 × 9,956.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.22x = 215,750,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,750,571.39/15,709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.01

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