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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.53, 21,710.81 and 11,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.53, 21,710.81 and 11,759.91 is: 16,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.53 : 21,710.81 = 11,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.53/21,710.81 = 11,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.53x = 21,710.81 × 11,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.53x = 255,317,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,317,112.83/15,745.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,215.21

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