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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.07, 21,964.15 and 12,101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.07, 21,964.15 and 12,101.16 is: 16,715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.07 : 21,964.15 = 12,101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.07/21,964.15 = 12,101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.07x = 21,964.15 × 12,101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.07x = 265,791,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,791,632.91/15,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.33

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