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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.52, 21,669.46 and 11,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.52, 21,669.46 and 11,727.32 is: 16,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.52 : 21,669.46 = 11,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.52/21,669.46 = 11,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.52x = 21,669.46 × 11,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.52x = 254,124,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,124,691.65/15,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,198.13

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