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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.03, 21,902.56 and 9,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.03, 21,902.56 and 9,910.16 is: 13,672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.03 : 21,902.56 = 9,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.03/21,902.56 = 9,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.03x = 21,902.56 × 9,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.03x = 217,057,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,057,874.01/15,875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.91

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