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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.99, 21,651.08 and 12,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.99, 21,651.08 and 12,108.83 is: 16,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.99 : 21,651.08 = 12,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.99/21,651.08 = 12,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.99x = 21,651.08 × 12,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.99x = 262,169,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,169,247.04/15,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.56

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