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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.08, 21,661.16 and 12,867.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.08, 21,661.16 and 12,867.98 is: 17,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.08 : 21,661.16 = 12,867.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.08/21,661.16 = 12,867.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.08x = 21,661.16 × 12,867.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.08x = 278,735,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,735,373.66/15,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,741.32

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