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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.41, 21,913.35 and 12,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.41, 21,913.35 and 12,307.99 is: 16,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.41 : 21,913.35 = 12,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.41/21,913.35 = 12,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.41x = 21,913.35 × 12,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.41x = 269,709,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,709,292.67/15,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.08

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