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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.27, 21,674.91 and 11,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.27, 21,674.91 and 11,710.46 is: 16,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.27 : 21,674.91 = 11,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.27/21,674.91 = 11,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.27x = 21,674.91 × 11,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.27x = 253,823,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,823,166.56/15,696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.92

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