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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.96, 21,166.80 and 12,504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.96, 21,166.80 and 12,504.46 is: 17,251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.96 : 21,166.80 = 12,504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.96/21,166.80 = 12,504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.96x = 21,166.80 × 12,504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.96x = 264,679,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,679,403.93/15,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.99

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