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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.25, 21,084.09 and 12,602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.25, 21,084.09 and 12,602.09 is: 17,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.25 : 21,084.09 = 12,602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.25/21,084.09 = 12,602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.25x = 21,084.09 × 12,602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.25x = 265,703,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,703,599.75/15,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,412.63

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