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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.14, 21,647.30 and 12,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.14, 21,647.30 and 12,526.21 is: 17,268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.14 : 21,647.30 = 12,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.14/21,647.30 = 12,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.14x = 21,647.30 × 12,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.14x = 271,158,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,158,563.10/15,702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.90

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