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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.48, 21,121.04 and 12,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.48, 21,121.04 and 12,812.88 is: 17,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.48 : 21,121.04 = 12,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.48/21,121.04 = 12,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.48x = 21,121.04 × 12,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.48x = 270,621,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,621,351.00/15,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,661.72

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