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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.57, 21,094.73 and 12,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.57, 21,094.73 and 12,203.29 is: 16,767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.57 : 21,094.73 = 12,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.57/21,094.73 = 12,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.57x = 21,094.73 × 12,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.57x = 257,425,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,425,107.66/15,352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.56

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