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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.04, 21,637.28 and 12,700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.04, 21,637.28 and 12,700.32 is: 17,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.04 : 21,637.28 = 12,700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.04/21,637.28 = 12,700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.04x = 21,637.28 × 12,700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.04x = 274,800,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,800,379.93/15,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,535.55

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