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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.84, 21,837.78 and 12,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.84, 21,837.78 and 12,964.68 is: 17,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.84 : 21,837.78 = 12,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.84/21,837.78 = 12,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.84x = 21,837.78 × 12,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.84x = 283,119,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,119,829.61/15,801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.89

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