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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.36, 21,906.69 and 12,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.36, 21,906.69 and 12,776.64 is: 17,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.36 : 21,906.69 = 12,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.36/21,906.69 = 12,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.36x = 21,906.69 × 12,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.36x = 279,893,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,893,891.72/15,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.15

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