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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.04, 21,253.32 and 12,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.04, 21,253.32 and 12,047.28 is: 16,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.04 : 21,253.32 = 12,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.04/21,253.32 = 12,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.04x = 21,253.32 × 12,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.04x = 256,044,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,044,696.97/15,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.16

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