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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.39, 21,666.80 and 11,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.39, 21,666.80 and 11,704.58 is: 16,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.39 : 21,666.80 = 11,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.39/21,666.80 = 11,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.39x = 21,666.80 × 11,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.39x = 253,600,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,600,877.37/15,690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.82

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