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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723, 21,680.03 and 12,129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723, 21,680.03 and 12,129.78 is: 16,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723 : 21,680.03 = 12,129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723/21,680.03 = 12,129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723x = 21,680.03 × 12,129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723x = 262,973,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,973,933.64/15,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.43

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