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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.53, 21,237.59 and 12,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.53, 21,237.59 and 12,854.94 is: 17,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.53 : 21,237.59 = 12,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.53/21,237.59 = 12,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.53x = 21,237.59 × 12,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.53x = 273,007,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,007,880.92/15,403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,723.72

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