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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.04, 21,421.94 and 11,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.04, 21,421.94 and 11,710.04 is: 16,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.04 : 21,421.94 = 11,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.04/21,421.94 = 11,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.04x = 21,421.94 × 11,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.04x = 250,851,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,851,608.62/15,517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.21

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