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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.24, 21,124.02 and 12,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.24, 21,124.02 and 12,466.04 is: 17,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.24 : 21,124.02 = 12,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.24/21,124.02 = 12,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.24x = 21,124.02 × 12,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.24x = 263,332,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,332,878.28/15,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,213.28

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