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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.30, 21,299.28 and 12,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.30, 21,299.28 and 12,089.72 is: 16,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.30 : 21,299.28 = 12,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.30/21,299.28 = 12,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.30x = 21,299.28 × 12,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.30x = 257,502,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,502,331.40/15,452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,664.34

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