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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.39, 21,265.77 and 12,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.39, 21,265.77 and 12,588.85 is: 17,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.39 : 21,265.77 = 12,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.39/21,265.77 = 12,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.39x = 21,265.77 × 12,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.39x = 267,711,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,711,588.66/15,424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,356.38

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