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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.72, 22,066.74 and 12,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.72, 22,066.74 and 12,391.74 is: 17,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.72 : 22,066.74 = 12,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.72/22,066.74 = 12,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.72x = 22,066.74 × 12,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.72x = 273,445,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,445,304.73/15,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,106.67

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