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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.19, 21,688.21 and 12,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.19, 21,688.21 and 12,695.54 is: 17,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.19 : 21,688.21 = 12,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.19/21,688.21 = 12,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.19x = 21,688.21 × 12,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.19x = 275,343,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,343,373.60/15,697.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.93

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