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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.16, 21,690.72 and 11,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.16, 21,690.72 and 11,658.96 is: 16,109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.16 : 21,690.72 = 11,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.16/21,690.72 = 11,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.16x = 21,690.72 × 11,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.16x = 252,891,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,891,236.85/15,698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,109.61

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