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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.84, 21,085.92 and 12,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.84, 21,085.92 and 12,422.16 is: 17,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.84 : 21,085.92 = 12,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.84/21,085.92 = 12,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.84x = 21,085.92 × 12,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.84x = 261,932,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,932,671.99/15,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,142.37

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