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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.04, 21,502.76 and 12,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.04, 21,502.76 and 12,189.50 is: 16,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.04 : 21,502.76 = 12,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.04/21,502.76 = 12,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.04x = 21,502.76 × 12,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.04x = 262,107,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,107,893.02/15,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.37

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