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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.99, 20,850.39 and 12,971.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.99, 20,850.39 and 12,971.93 is: 17,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.99 : 20,850.39 = 12,971.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.99/20,850.39 = 12,971.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.99x = 20,850.39 × 12,971.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.99x = 270,469,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,469,695.30/15,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,905.99

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