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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.97, 20,863.79 and 12,558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.97, 20,863.79 and 12,558.21 is: 17,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.97 : 20,863.79 = 12,558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.97/20,863.79 = 12,558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.97x = 20,863.79 × 12,558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.97x = 262,011,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,011,793.42/15,124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.13

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