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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.80, 21,848.58 and 12,700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.80, 21,848.58 and 12,700.84 is: 17,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.80 : 21,848.58 = 12,700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.80/21,848.58 = 12,700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.80x = 21,848.58 × 12,700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.80x = 277,495,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,495,318.81/15,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.80

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