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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.10, 21,947.67 and 12,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.10, 21,947.67 and 12,356.70 is: 17,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.10 : 21,947.67 = 12,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.10/21,947.67 = 12,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.10x = 21,947.67 × 12,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.10x = 271,200,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,200,773.89/15,899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.62

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