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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.80, 21,952.80 and 9,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.80, 21,952.80 and 9,620.80 is: 13,275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.80 : 21,952.80 = 9,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.80/21,952.80 = 9,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.80x = 21,952.80 × 9,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.80x = 211,203,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,203,498.24/15,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.89

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