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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.74, 21,917.34 and 9,910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.74, 21,917.34 and 9,910.01 is: 13,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.74 : 21,917.34 = 9,910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.74/21,917.34 = 9,910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.74x = 21,917.34 × 9,910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.74x = 217,201,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,201,113.37/15,888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.13

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