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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.87, 21,275.17 and 12,238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.87, 21,275.17 and 12,238.85 is: 16,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.87 : 21,275.17 = 12,238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.87/21,275.17 = 12,238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.87x = 21,275.17 × 12,238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.87x = 260,383,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,383,614.35/15,417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.43

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