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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.21, 20,717.22 and 12,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.21, 20,717.22 and 12,488.87 is: 17,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.21 : 20,717.22 = 12,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.21/20,717.22 = 12,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.21x = 20,717.22 × 12,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.21x = 258,734,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,734,563.76/15,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.10

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