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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.72, 21,742.66 and 13,071.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.72, 21,742.66 and 13,071.85 is: 18,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.72 : 21,742.66 = 13,071.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.72/21,742.66 = 13,071.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.72x = 21,742.66 × 13,071.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.72x = 284,216,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,216,790.12/15,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.80

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