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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.02, 21,666.29 and 11,704.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.02, 21,666.29 and 11,704.21 is: 16,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.02 : 21,666.29 = 11,704.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.02/21,666.29 = 11,704.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.02x = 21,666.29 × 11,704.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.02x = 253,586,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,586,695.39/15,690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.30

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