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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.44, 21,293.70 and 12,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.44, 21,293.70 and 12,266.60 is: 16,945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.44 : 21,293.70 = 12,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.44/21,293.70 = 12,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.44x = 21,293.70 × 12,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.44x = 261,201,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,201,300.42/15,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,945.23

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