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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.62, 20,852.37 and 12,586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.62, 20,852.37 and 12,586.73 is: 17,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.62 : 20,852.37 = 12,586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.62/20,852.37 = 12,586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.62x = 20,852.37 × 12,586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.62x = 262,463,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,463,046.79/15,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.75

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