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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.16, 21,332.34 and 12,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.16, 21,332.34 and 12,297.06 is: 16,953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.16 : 21,332.34 = 12,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.16/21,332.34 = 12,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.16x = 21,332.34 × 12,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.16x = 262,325,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,325,064.92/15,473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.55

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