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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.29, 21,534.92 and 12,420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.29, 21,534.92 and 12,420.42 is: 17,144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.29 : 21,534.92 = 12,420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.29/21,534.92 = 12,420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.29x = 21,534.92 × 12,420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.29x = 267,472,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,472,751.07/15,601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.27

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