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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.66, 21,672.06 and 9,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.66, 21,672.06 and 9,957.59 is: 13,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.66 : 21,672.06 = 9,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.66/21,672.06 = 9,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.66x = 21,672.06 × 9,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.66x = 215,801,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,801,487.94/15,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.99

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