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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.78, 21,662.68 and 12,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.78, 21,662.68 and 12,498.88 is: 17,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.78 : 21,662.68 = 12,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.78/21,662.68 = 12,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.78x = 21,662.68 × 12,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.78x = 270,759,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,759,237.80/15,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,230.69

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