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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.00, 21,724.73 and 12,882.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.00, 21,724.73 and 12,882.90 is: 17,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.00 : 21,724.73 = 12,882.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.00/21,724.73 = 12,882.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.00x = 21,724.73 × 12,882.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.00x = 279,877,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,877,503.51/15,720.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.91

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