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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.28, 21,340.70 and 12,093.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.28, 21,340.70 and 12,093.95 is: 16,696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.28 : 21,340.70 = 12,093.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.28/21,340.70 = 12,093.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.28x = 21,340.70 × 12,093.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.28x = 258,093,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,093,358.77/15,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.12

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