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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.08, 21,665.28 and 12,870.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.08, 21,665.28 and 12,870.98 is: 17,745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.08 : 21,665.28 = 12,870.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.08/21,665.28 = 12,870.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.08x = 21,665.28 × 12,870.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.08x = 278,853,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,853,385.57/15,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,745.45

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