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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.21, 22,007.13 and 9,980.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.21, 22,007.13 and 9,980.97 is: 13,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.21 : 22,007.13 = 9,980.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.21/22,007.13 = 9,980.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.21x = 22,007.13 × 9,980.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.21x = 219,652,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,652,504.32/15,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.68

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