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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.16, 21,278.34 and 12,597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.16, 21,278.34 and 12,597.62 is: 17,368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.16 : 21,278.34 = 12,597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.16/21,278.34 = 12,597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.16x = 21,278.34 × 12,597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.16x = 268,056,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,056,335.16/15,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,368.86

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