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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.46, 21,309.42 and 12,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.46, 21,309.42 and 12,095.44 is: 16,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.46 : 21,309.42 = 12,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.46/21,309.42 = 12,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.46x = 21,309.42 × 12,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.46x = 257,746,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,746,811.04/15,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.51

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