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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.61, 21,387.22 and 12,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.61, 21,387.22 and 12,107.77 is: 16,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.61 : 21,387.22 = 12,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.61/21,387.22 = 12,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.61x = 21,387.22 × 12,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.61x = 258,951,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,951,456.96/15,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.82

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