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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.91, 21,729.09 and 12,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.91, 21,729.09 and 12,146.79 is: 16,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.91 : 21,729.09 = 12,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.91/21,729.09 = 12,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.91x = 21,729.09 × 12,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.91x = 263,938,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,938,693.12/15,739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.76

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