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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.27, 21,672.15 and 11,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.27, 21,672.15 and 11,708.46 is: 16,168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.27 : 21,672.15 = 11,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.27/21,672.15 = 11,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.27x = 21,672.15 × 11,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.27x = 253,747,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,747,501.39/15,694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,168.16

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