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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.88, 21,571.26 and 12,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.88, 21,571.26 and 12,239.40 is: 16,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.88 : 21,571.26 = 12,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.88/21,571.26 = 12,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.88x = 21,571.26 × 12,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.88x = 264,019,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,019,279.64/15,641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.00

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