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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.87, 21,678.39 and 12,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.87, 21,678.39 and 12,109.98 is: 16,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.87 : 21,678.39 = 12,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.87/21,678.39 = 12,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.87x = 21,678.39 × 12,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.87x = 262,524,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,524,869.33/15,702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.27

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