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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.96, 20,969.64 and 12,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.96, 20,969.64 and 12,367.56 is: 17,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.96 : 20,969.64 = 12,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.96/20,969.64 = 12,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.96x = 20,969.64 × 12,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.96x = 259,343,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,343,280.88/15,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.13

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