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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.27, 21,676.29 and 11,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.27, 21,676.29 and 11,711.47 is: 16,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.27 : 21,676.29 = 11,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.27/21,676.29 = 11,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.27x = 21,676.29 × 11,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.27x = 253,861,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,861,111.66/15,697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.31

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