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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.07, 21,709.50 and 12,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.07, 21,709.50 and 12,107.40 is: 16,722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.07 : 21,709.50 = 12,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.07/21,709.50 = 12,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.07x = 21,709.50 × 12,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.07x = 262,845,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,845,600.30/15,718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.51

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