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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.37, 21,970.42 and 9,206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.37, 21,970.42 and 9,206.70 is: 12,703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.37 : 21,970.42 = 9,206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.37/21,970.42 = 9,206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.37x = 21,970.42 × 9,206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.37x = 202,275,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,275,065.81/15,922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,703.83

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