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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.32, 21,998.16 and 9,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.32, 21,998.16 and 9,970.08 is: 13,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.32 : 21,998.16 = 9,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.32/21,998.16 = 9,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.32x = 21,998.16 × 9,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.32x = 219,323,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,323,415.05/15,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.03

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