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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.44, 21,295.08 and 12,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.44, 21,295.08 and 12,267.60 is: 16,946.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.44 : 21,295.08 = 12,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.44/21,295.08 = 12,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.44x = 21,295.08 × 12,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.44x = 261,239,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,239,523.41/15,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,946.61

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