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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.40, 21,222.60 and 12,403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.40, 21,222.60 and 12,403.28 is: 17,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.40 : 21,222.60 = 12,403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.40/21,222.60 = 12,403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.40x = 21,222.60 × 12,403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.40x = 263,229,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,229,850.13/15,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,105.73

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