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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.27, 21,040.02 and 12,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.27, 21,040.02 and 12,584.13 is: 17,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.27 : 21,040.02 = 12,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.27/21,040.02 = 12,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.27x = 21,040.02 × 12,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.27x = 264,770,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,770,346.88/15,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.41

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