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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.68, 21,694.46 and 11,745.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.68, 21,694.46 and 11,745.42 is: 16,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.68 : 21,694.46 = 11,745.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.68/21,694.46 = 11,745.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.68x = 21,694.46 × 11,745.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.68x = 254,810,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,810,485.65/15,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,223.06

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