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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.44, 21,577.69 and 12,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.44, 21,577.69 and 12,458.80 is: 17,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.44 : 21,577.69 = 12,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.44/21,577.69 = 12,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.44x = 21,577.69 × 12,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.44x = 268,832,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,832,039.08/15,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,191.56

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