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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.02, 21,043.92 and 12,397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.02, 21,043.92 and 12,397.93 is: 17,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.02 : 21,043.92 = 12,397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.02/21,043.92 = 12,397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.02x = 21,043.92 × 12,397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.02x = 260,901,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,901,040.97/15,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.91

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