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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.90, 21,515.67 and 12,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.90, 21,515.67 and 12,410.70 is: 17,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.90 : 21,515.67 = 12,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.90/21,515.67 = 12,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.90x = 21,515.67 × 12,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.90x = 267,024,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,024,525.67/15,585.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,132.44

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