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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.01, 21,971.52 and 9,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.01, 21,971.52 and 9,207.81 is: 12,707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.01 : 21,971.52 = 9,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.01/21,971.52 = 9,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.01x = 21,971.52 × 9,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.01x = 202,309,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,309,581.57/15,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.88

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